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Oral Uses
- Cholecystitis
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory and cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Colitis
Calendula is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms and pain. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Cramps and spasms
Calendula is an antispasmodic; alleviates cramps and spasms. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Gallstones
Calendula is cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Gastralgia
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates stomach inflammation and pain. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Gastritis
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; alleviates stomach inflammation and other symptoms. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Gastroenteritis
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; alleviates stomach and intestine inflammation and other symptoms. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anti-infectious
Calendula is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antibacterial
Calendula is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antifungal
Calendula is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antioxidant
Calendula is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antispasmodic
Calendula is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antiviral
Calendula is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Topical Uses
- Eczema
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; softens and soothes the skin; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Breast-feeding support
Calendula is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Chapped nipples
Calendula reduces skin dryness; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a calendula containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Dry skin
Calendula reduces skin dryness; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a calendula containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Radiation therapy support
Calendula helps to heal skin damage caused by radiation therapy; protects skin. Apply a calendula containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Sore nipples
Calendula is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a cream containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Abscess
Calendula is an anti-infectious. antiseptic and demulcent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Topical Actions
- Action - Vulnerary
Calendula is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anti-infectious
Calendula is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antibacterial
Calendula is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antiseptic
Calendula is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Emollient
Calendula is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antifungal
Calendula is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily in tea form in divided doses for many weeks. Use topicals as suggested on the label.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use calendula if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Available Forms
Calendula is available in capsule, tincture, tea bags, bulk, cream, ointment, oil, eye drop and ear drops form.
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