Calendula Flowers - Jin Zhan Ju - Organic - Calendula officinalis
Latin Name: Calendula Officinals
Harvested: Egypt
History/Folklore: Calendula, commonly known as Pot Marigold, is widely known for its topical applications, but can also be used internally as well. The ancient Romans used it for scorpion stings, and gave it the name Calendula from the word calens, which means the first as the plant commonly bloomed on the first of the months.
It is also commonly used in mouth washes, throat gargles, and nasal wash to sooth tender mucous membranes.
This flower is commonly associated with the Virgin Mary, and later Queen Mary, and is used to make floral garlands that are worn during ceremonies associated with he Virgin Mary.
Key Actions: Stimulant, Diaphoretic, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antigenotoxic, Emmenagogue, Astringent, Vulnerary, Sedative, Analgesic, Antimicrobial
Key Constituents: High Flavonoid content, Polysaccharides, Flavonol Glycosides, Triterpene, Saponins, Lycopene, Triterpenoid Saponins, Carotenoids (Carotene, Calendulin, Lycopin), Bitters, Steroids, Resin, Mucilage, Tocopherols, Oleanolic acid glycosides, Essential Oil, Trace Minerals, Potassium chloride, Sulphate, Calcium sulphate
Uses: This herb is known to help with skin disorders, acne, abrasions, athlete’s foot, blood cleansing, burns, bug bites, bruises (topical), cramps, fevers, gargle, hemorrhoids, indigestion, Lupus, Delayed Menstruation, Pyorrhea, Sprains, Toothaches, ulcerations, varicose veins, wounds
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics: Acrid, Bitter
Meridians: SP, LR, HT
Actions:
- Moves Blood, Alleviates Pain
- Clears Heat
- Generates Flesh
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