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T his gentle herb application that is particularly appropriate for babies’ delicate skin. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is instantly recognised by its cheerful bright orange flowers. Calendula has a long history of use in Western herbal medicine, most often being applied topically to the skin, but also traditionally used as a tonic to be taken internally to cleanse the liver and gall bladder and to treat toxicity and inflammatory digestive problems, such as peptic ulcers, colitis and gastritis. makes a soothing and healing skin The flowers are the main part of the plant that is used medicinally, and they are known for their calming, anti-inflammatory and vulnerary (wound- healing) properties as well as their ability to promote skin cell repair and growth in sore, angry, broken or inflamed skin. Calendula is also one of the best herbs for nourishing, cleansing and stimulating the lymphatic system, which helps to boost immunity and move congestion out of the body. The petals are harvested in summer and dried for use in a wide range of preparations.
Gentle healer Calendula will speed healing and counter infection in conditions as diverse as sunburn, insect bites and stings, sore or pustular acne, ringworm, athlete’s foot, vaginal thrush and other fungal infections, mastitis, hot or inflamed rashes, and varicose veins. Slightly astringent and antiseptic with a cooling effect, calendula flowers can be used to make an infusion or extract. This is then used in salves, balms, creams, ointments, washes and lotions that are suitable for all types of skin, but they are especially beneficial for environmentally damaged, dry, inflamed, abraded, cracked, chapped or infected skin. Calendula is a handy addition to your natural first aid cabinet, because it helps to prevent infection from spreading and speeds up repair, making it an effective treatment for cuts, grazes, blisters, itching, razor rash, minor burns, scalds and wounds. Baby love Being potent as well as soothing and healing, calendula is a wonderful herb for new-borns and an excellent ingredient in formulations for babies, where gentle effectiveness is of utmost importance. Babies’ delicate skin has
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