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Special Precautions of Calendula

The benefits of Calendula are

Another name for calendula is pot marigold. It is being used to help in the healing of wounds by applying the ointment that contains this plant directly into the wound. There are also practices of boiling tea, and applying the tea topically. In order to make tea from tincture, dilute a half or a full teaspoon of calendula to one-fourth cup water, apply directly to the wound. But when applying to surgical wounds, make sure that there is doctor’s supervision. Calendula has been known as an insect repellant for a long time. But history shows it has wound healing properties. The medieval monks even used this to treat bites made snakes. Not only is calendula an effective antibiotic, it is also an excellent topical anti-inflammatory. Calendula has been traditionally used to treat different skin health conditions like eczema and skin ulcerations. It has also been used to sooth inflammation and relieve the symptoms of stomach ulcers. Calendula's health benefits lie on its high flavonoid content. The herb also contains carotenoids and triterpene which had been observed by different studies to play an important role in calendula's various medicinal applications. The known health benefits of the herbs include treatment for burns, minor injuries, sore throat, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, gastritis and conjunctivitis.