Use Organic Calendula as a gentle herbal infusion for mild digestive complaints or as a topical wash for inflamed skin. This 30g calendula product comes from the Eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia.
Calendula may be useful for digestive inflammation, gastritis, gastrointestinal ulceration, mouth ulcers, and other mild digestive concerns. Its infusion can also be used to bathe areas affected by eczema, psoriasis, pruritus, or wounds. The source description also lists use for fevers, inflamed lymph nodes, circulation, menopause, and hypertension.
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Preparation: Steep 1 teaspoon in a teapot, infuser, or plunger.
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Steeping time: Leave for 5–15 minutes, then strain.
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Topical use: Bathe the affected skin area with the prepared infusion.
For abraded tissues, use calendula as an infusion rather than an alcohol-based tincture. Enjoy it as a warm herbal drink, or prepare it for a simple skin bath as part of your daily care routine.
Origin: Eastern Mediterranean & Southwest Asia.
Calendula aids relief from mild digestive complaints and is regarded as a ‘gentle remedy’.
May be useful for but not limited to:
Used to lower fevers & inflamed lymph nodes.
Stimulate circulation & cleanse the blood.
Safe for treating skin problems due to inflammation of the skin (eczema, psoriasis, pruritis)
Treating wounds (topically), infections in the eyes, skin and gastrointestinal system.
Menopause & hypertension
Mouth ulcers, gastrointestinal inflammation, gastritis, gastrointestinal ulceration.
Cautions or Contraindication:
Consume as an infusion rather than an alcohol-based tincture for abraded tissues.
Serving Suggestions:
Steep 1 teaspoon into a tea pot, infuser or plunger. Steep for 5-15 mins. Strain and enjoy the herbal infusion, or bathe the affected skin area with the infusion.
