Calendula officinalis L., petals whole, from controlled organic cultivation - 50g

Calendula officinalis L., petals whole, from controlled organic cultivation  

Indication

For inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes as well as for (burn) wounds and skin injuries

Use

Take as a tea, in mixed teas or as a tincture.

 To make a marigold tea, pour boiling water over a heaped teaspoonful of marigold blossoms and leave to infuse for 10 minutes before straining. Drink 3 cups of this tea daily in case of severe complaints.

 Tincture: 1 - 2 teaspoons (2 - 4 ml) of tincture to 250 - 500 ml of water.

Ointments: 2 - 5 g of drug in 100 g of ointment.

Tincture is prepared with spirit of wine or double grain. A glass is half filled with marigolds and the alcohol is poured over it. After 3 - 6 weeks the tincture is ready. Filter and fill into dark bottles.

The tincture is mainly used externally as a liniment.