Thursday, January 20, 2011

Treat minor injuries of the skin with calendula

Calendula: The skin is her specialty

While the concern of the gardens you are not familiar, you certainly know the calendula as it is the name given to it in cosmetics. The skin is his specialty: the ability to prevent infection of a wound, it also helps repair the skin. "Even veterinarians use to treat animals," says Franck Dubuc.

In local application, it is suitable for the whole family and is safe. However, it should not be swallowed (even as a tea ...) without medical advice.

Calendula disinfects wounds

"The flowers contain aromatic compounds that limit inflammation and the risk of infection, says Franck Dubuc.

These ingredients also stimulate the immune system.
They limit the growth of bacteria and fungi, which promotes the appearance of scar tissue. "You can put calendula balm on the wound clean and dry. Or add 2 drops of tincture on the tape before the applying to the lesion.

Calendula healing force

Calendula speeds the repair of damaged tissue.

"By promoting the synthesis of collagen, it allows the skin to recover quickly," says Frank Dubus. Add 2 drops of tincture in a compress. It is so effective it is recommended in case of poor wound healing (ulcer, for example).
Tests conducted on cesarean section scars have also proved inconclusive.

Calendula calms inflammation

In case of insect bites or rashes on the face from cold, calendula swelling subsides, reduces inflammation and relieves pain. "Wet compresses with a mixture of lavender floral water (4 / 5) and tincture of calendula (fifth), advises Frank Dubus. In case of eye strain, apply compresses the filtered brew."

Calendula soothes itching

Again, the anti-inflammatory and healing properties of calendula balm is wonderful.


"It has calming effects on the hives and eczema," says Franck Dubuc. It soothes burns from sunburn and diaper rash toddler.

It treats ulcers and pharyngitis

It takes into mouthwashes or applied topically to the gums. "Use it as a macerated oil (calendula oil), recommends Franck Dubuc.

Mix it needed a drop of lavender essential oil to enhance its action."

Calendula relieves heartburn and ulcers

"It helps the healing of the digestive tract," explains Franck Dubuc. Even if it is a traditional, better first talking to your doctor. Because of its hormonal action powerful enough, calendula requires accurate dosing and cons of present-indications.

The balm of winter

Lip Repair Cream
3 g of shea butter
20 g oil calendula
2 g beeswax
Melt all ingredients and mix, then pour the mixture into a pot of 30 ml. You're
ready to face the biting cold. Perfect for fragile lips!
Recipe given by Drhumana.

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