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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):
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Calendula Arvensis
Calendula Officinalis
Paquerette

These three plants are very common in Europe

The concern of the gardens is a plant (rather cultivated), annual or perennial but short-lived, generally undeveloped but with foliage and provided mostly very typical flowers: orange, sometimes yellow, 4-6 cm in diameter.
The flowering period is prolonged, especially summer but you can find trouble in bloom almost all year.

The concern of the field (pictured right) is smaller in size and is a ruderal plant that is often found on the edge of field, in the vineyards.
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