Calendula Properties Calendula is a perennial plant commonly used in gardens because of its beautiful yellow flowers, its scientific name is Calendula officinal is but Button is known as golden or Marigold Flower wonderful. Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal, this makes an effective home remedy for wounds, burns, irritations and infections caused by fungi. Besides being anti-inflammatory Calendula also relieves the pain and it is widely used in shock, sprains and strains. Home treatment with Calendula * Calendula infusions are beneficial for lesions in the mouth and throat, for example heal canker sores, gingivitis and sore throats, in these cases is used as an infusion for gargling and rinsing 4 times a day. * With its antibacterial properties of calendula is used to treat minor skin wounds, first-degree burns,

sunburns, diaper irritations. * Calendula applied on insect bites, including bee stings, relieve pain, prevents the area from becoming infected. * In bumps, bruises, sprains and strains applied to the lesion a poultice of fresh leaves of Calendula wrapping the area with a bandage, the sheets are changed 4 times a day. * Warts can be treated with the juice of marigold leaves applied 4 times daily. * Calendula Balsam usually gives good results as a treatment for psoriasis. The cosmetic and pharmaceutical laboratories have been using for a long time ago of Calendula substances in its products for medicinal and beauty of skin and hair. The shops of natural medicines have oil, extract, calendula creams and ointments, it is safer to buy in specialist places because they can indicate as used in each case. Calendula can also be drunk for menstrual cramps, gastrointestinal ulcers and other ailments but are not scientifically proven effects. The use of Calendula externally can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to these plants.