Calendula raises immunity by stimulating lymphatic drainage. Calendula is an anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-septic.
Avoid using internally if pregnant. Topically is safe.
Calendula tincture offers many benefits and can be used in various ways:
1. Gargle to reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and sore throat. Calendula helps to soothe sore throats and stop infections, laryngitis and tonsillitis, coughs, dryness of the lungs and digestive upsets.
2. Applied locally, Calendula tincture can reduce pain and swelling and to treat poorly healing wounds.
3. Applied topically, Calendula can help with nosebleeds, acne, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and inflammation of the rectum.
4. Calendula promotes healing of the skin. Simply add to creams or face washes.
5. Calendula tincture can be added to bath water or a hair rinse to help itching or irritated scalp.
6. Helps to heal any small “skid marks” or stretched perineal tissues after childbirth when consumed internally.
7. Great first aid remedy for cuts and abrasions because of its wound healing and antiseptic properties.
8. May regulate menstruation and relieve menstrual cramps.
9. Reduces congestion in breast lymph tissue, and is helpful in treating cysts.
10. Calendula improves liver function.
11. Relieves inflammation and irritation in the lining of the stomach.
12. Helps to cleanse the body of toxins.