Calendula is a plant that grows in a variety of world regions. The plant's common name is marigold, which many people would recognize as a flower with yellow-orange petals. The flower's petals are edible and are sometimes included in salads. The petals are also used for brewing an herbal tea used for medicinal purposes.
Ear Drops
Calendula contains properties that fight bacterial, fungal and viral infections. The flower is considered mild and is often recommended for treating ear infections in children. Make a tea with calendula flowers, let it cool and use it to treat ear infections using an ear dropper. According to the scientific research, calendula causes no side effects; however, further studies are needed to draw a conclusive determination.
Healing Burns
The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of calendula render the herb appropriate for healing minor burns. Apply cooled calendula tea as a poultice to decrease inflammation and prevent infection. Make the tea with 1 teaspoon of calendula flower petal, or 1 teaspoon of calendula tincture, let it cool and absorb into a soft cloth for the herb's application.
Other Benefit of Calendula Tea
As with most herbs there are benefits associated with making herbal tea from calendula or pot marigold. Here are some of the top benefits and symptoms it is used to treat:
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Syphilis
Fevers
Common Cold
Infections
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