Calendula
The scientific name Calendula Arvensis. It is an annual endemic plant of the Mediterranean, of the NW. Asia and Western Europe. It belongs to the Art Asteraceae family including 15-20 species. The wild calendula reaches 50cm height, produces small flowers, with a vivid orange color, grows in vines and meadows and has the same properties as the cultivated one. The flowering and collection season runs between May to October. The parts of the plants can which can be used are the flowers, that when dried become light, fragile, odorless and with a slightly bitter taste. The heads are collected when fully opened and dried in the shade and in temperature below 35o C. There are many varieties of the plant. Its cultivation is very easy, thanks to the seeds. The flowers of calendula are yellow or orange, single or double and the leaves on the contrary, which when rubbed dry, give a characteristic aromatic scent.
Properties
• Calendula can be used both internally and externally• It has healing properties, which are due to its antiseptic,
• anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
• It is recommended in case of acne, eczema, varicose veins, rashes, aphthous ulcers, insect bites, burns and general wounds.
• For internal use, it acts supportively in gallbladder, hepatitis, indigestion and irregular cycle of women.
Uses
• Calendula can be used both internally and externally• It has healing properties, which are due to its antiseptic,
• anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
• It is recommended in case of acne, eczema, varicose veins, rashes, aphthous ulcers, insect bites, burns and general wounds.
• For internal use, it acts supportively in gallbladder, hepatitis, indigestion and irregular cycle of women.
Calendula
The scientific name Calendula Arvensis.
It is an annual endemic plant of the Mediterranean, of the NW. Asia and Western Europe.
It belongs to the Art Asteraceae family including 15-20 species.
The wild calendula reaches 50cm height, produces small flowers, with a vivid orange color, grows in vines and meadows and has the same properties as the cultivated one.
The flowering and collection season runs between May to October.
The parts of the plants can which can be used are the flowers, that when dried become light, fragile, odorless and with a slightly bitter taste. The heads are collected when fully opened and dried in the shade and in temperature below 35o C.
There are many varieties of the plant. Its cultivation is very easy, thanks to the seeds. The flowers of calendula are yellow or orange, single or double and the leaves on the contrary, which when rubbed dry, give a characteristic aromatic scent.
Properties/Use
- Calendula can be used both internally and externally
- It has healing properties, which are due to its antiseptic,
- anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
- It is recommended in case of acne, eczema, varicose veins, rashes, aphthous ulcers, insect bites, burns and general wounds.
- For internal use, it acts supportively in gallbladder, hepatitis, indigestion and irregular cycle of women.
Properties/Use
- Calendula can be used both internally and externally
- It has healing properties, which are due to its antiseptic,
- anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
- It is recommended in case of acne, eczema, varicose veins, rashes, aphthous ulcers, insect bites, burns and general wounds.
- For internal use, it acts supportively in gallbladder, hepatitis, indigestion and irregular cycle of women.
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