CALENDULA
| GOUDSBLOEM, Calendula officinalis |
| Parts used: Flowers |
| Constituents:
Triterpenoid saponins, Carotenoids, Bitter principles, Essential
oil, Sterols, Flavonoids, Mucilage, Resin. Vitamins; A, C. Minerals; Phosphorus |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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BHP specific, for inflamed Lymph glands, Sebaceous/ovarian
cysts, duodenal ulcers
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Anti-inflammatory |
Tonsillitis, colds, flu |
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Astringent |
Varicose veins, haemorrhoids, lymphoma, crural ulcers,
gastric ulcers, enteritis, indigestion, constipation |
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Vulnerary |
Blood and lymph cleanser, as cream for all skin problems |
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Emmenagogue |
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Spasmolytic |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
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Cholagogue |
Jaundice, hepatitis |
Immune stimulant
Anti-septic
Antibiotic
Anti-bacterial |
Active against bacteria and virus, herpes simplex,
candidiasis, vaginal thrush
Topically: Mouth ulcers wash +Echinacea |
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Diuretic mild |
Anti-fibrotic (decreases
adhesions); endometriosis. |
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Herbal extract,
10-25mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, bitter, pungent, sweet, salty. Dosha: PK-V+ |
| Meridians: liver, heart, lungs |
| Caution: Because of strong alcohol content care is needed when using tincture on
abraded tissues such as peptic ulcers |
| Use in personal growth: helps one feel the joy of doing one's lifework |
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