Calendula Part II

Now it is mainly for external use that is retained.
- For torpid wounds, chronic ulcers
- Bruises with skin abrasions
- Skin inflammation with or without infection
- Superficial burns even super infected, post radiation dermatitis
- As a disinfectant of the oropharynx as a mouthwash or gargle
- As a disinfectant in the female genital (virginities, leucorrhea)
- As anti-inflammatory eye drops Anti-infective
Internal use is more limited and must be limited to a few days, max 15 days (the concern is slightly toxic):
* Inflammation-infection of the digestive tract (colitis, gastroduodenitis)
* In addition to the external treatment of bruising
* 2006 Spanish researchers have studied the properties of a new marigold extract: an aqueous extract having undergone a prolonged laser (LACE). In this study, the marigold extract proves inhibit several types of cancer cells in mice. Inhibition of tumor growth is between 70 and 100%, cancer cells are stopped in their growth and multiplication, some self-destruct (apoptosis). This study is isolated and, to my knowledge, no clinical applications.
The marigold flower can be eaten, it adds color and flavor to salads original.
Dosage
Debridement of wounds, antisepsis of the oropharynx and genitalia:
* Infusion of the fresh plant: a handful in half liter of warm water, 10-15 minutes
* Infusion of the dried plant: 1-2 teaspoons per cup of hot water, 10-15 minutes
* Tincture diluted 1 / 10 in distilled water or 1 / 3 as a compress in cases of infection and tissue shredding
Internal use (limited to 15 days):
* Infusion: One to three cups per day
* Tincture: 20 drops one to three times per day
There are commercially available preparations of calendula cream, eye drops
sometimes with other plants referred to dermatological (eg St. John’s wort, echinacea).
Calendula (marigold) is a component of many cosmetic products: soothing, protective against sunburn, dermatitis due to radiotherapy, as regenerating skin.
The concern of the field has the same medicinal properties as the gardens.
The daisy is essentially liniment and healing (infusion, tincture).