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Calendula
Calendula

CALENDULA
Calendula officinalis
Liquid extract of dried flowers.

Actions: Excellent vulnerary that promotes healing of skin; anti- inflammatory. Topical antibacterial and antiviral.

Uses: Cuts, abrasions and burns; bacterial infections of the skin; ulcerations and sores of the mouth, throat or skin; herpes; varicose veins and hemorrhoids; insect stings; bruises and “black eye.”

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. As a dressing or wash use full-strength extract if well tolerated, or dilute with 2 to 3 parts water.

Cautions: None known.

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