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Calêndula

The tea made from the flowers acts as a stimulant and antispasmodic, and is also used against jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

The leaves are used as a resolvent, for external use, in purulent inflammations (inflammations with pus); for internal use, in arthritis and nervous diseases.

Ointments and soaps are made from calendula for skin cleansing and burn treatment.

Its leaves, in local applications, heal calluses and warts, and are a powerful antiseptic that quickly extinguishes infections.

Calendula officinalis, popularly known as calendula, is a plant with various medicinal and cosmetic uses. Its properties are mainly attributed to the compounds present in its flowers.

• Skin problems: Calendula is widely used to treat skin problems such as wounds, cuts, burns, insect bites, eczema, and dermatitis.

Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing properties help in skin regeneration and pain relief.

• Digestive problems: Calendula can help treat mild digestive problems such as gastritis and ulcers.

Its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties help relieve cramps and abdominal pain.

• Gynecological problems: Calendula is used to treat gynecological problems such as candidiasis and other vaginal infections.

It is used in sitz baths and vaginal douches.