Calendula – Blood cleanser

Calendula – Blood cleanser (Calendula officinalis)  Pure Herbs Liquid Extract used Historically for Bad Cells and tumors, blood cleanser, circulatory corrective, wounds, varicose veins, gums, frostbite, fistula, athlete’s foot, skin pigment disorders, diarrhea.

Calendula – Blood cleanser Common Names: Garden Marigold, Holigold, Mary Bud, Port Marigold.

Parts Used: Leaves and Flowers.

Bodily Influences: Salves and extracts of this plant, the original Marigold (not the garden variety), have been in use in Europe for centuries with great affection and appreciation. Taken internally, it has proven effective for jaundice, water retention, pockets of the colon and stomach problems as well as viral and bacterial invasion. Many reports from Germany and Austria indicate strengthened vision from continued use.

For correction of skin problems such as varicose veins and cancers, too much or no pigment of skin, frostbite and athelete’s foot, Calendula is used in the following manner: Apply Vitamin E oil from 100 i.u. capsule(s) to the affected area. Soak gauze in the extract and apply over the area covered with plastic sandwich wrap and a cloth wrap to hold all in place. Change once each day but allow area to dry between applications.  Operation wounds are also helped by external applications.

It’s easily harvested and extracted and looks beautiful whether the flowers are in a pot or steeping in a large glass jar. It can be made into a cream, oil, gel, compress, tincture or tea; used in a bath or facial steam; eaten in salads and stews; whipped into toothpastes or mixed into mouthwashes; and is gentle enough for babies and the elderly!  It’s the magical and powerful calendula!

References: Marie Treben, ‘Gesundheit aus der Apotheke Gottes.”

Blood Disorders

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