CALENDULA

Calendula is one of the best herbs for treating topical skin problems. It can be used where there is inflammation of the skin, from infection or physical damage, for any external bleeding, wound, bruise or sprain. It is beneficial for slow healing wounds and skin ulcers. It is ideal as first aid for light burns and scalds. Internally it acts as a valuable herb for inflammations or ulcers of the digestive system. It can be used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It helps relieve gallbladder problems and many vague digestive problems that are labeled indigestion. It has remarkable antifungal activity and can be used externally or internally to combat such infections. As an emmenagogue it has the reputation of helping in cases of delayed and/or painful menstruation. In general, normalizing the menstrual function.