The benefits of calendula flowers are enormous. This beautiful orange flower could help many individuals regain well-being and balance in their lives.

The description of the calendula plant

Calendula flower or pot marigold is a member of the aster family.

Calendula grows in the garden. However, it can be found in shady copses and around dumps.

The height of the plant is around 60 cm. Calendula has thick, juicy stems and whole leaves covered with small hair.

Flowers of calendula are from yellow to bright orange color. These flowers exude an unusual fragrance when the sun shines.

Maria Treben, the famous herbalist, describes remarks of folks that if flowers open before 7 a.m., the day will be sunny. I guess it is an excellent method to predict the weather.

How can calendula flower help us?

Abscesses

Apply calendula ointment directly to the abscess.

Age spots (senile keratosis)

Apply affected areas several times a day with the calendula juice made from fresh stalks.

Bruises and contusions

Apply calendula ointment to the injury.

Burns

Make a calendula ointment, melting 250 g of pure lard in a saucepan with two big handfuls of calendula leaves, flowers, and stems. Apply made, not cold, balm gently and carefully to the burn.

Unwanted hair

Apply calendula ointment to unwanted hair.

Itching

Intense itching can be relieved after applying calendula ointment to affected areas several times a day.

Muscles(pulled)

Calendula tincture compresses work fast and efficiently for pulled muscles. Dilute the tincture with boiled pure water, moisten a cloth, and apply it to the affected area as the compress.

Scars from operations

Apply calendula ointment to the operation scars. It helps heal faster.

Varicose veins

Apply calendula ointment to varicose veins. It helps immensely, according to Maria Treben.

Arthritis

Apply calendula ointment before Swedish bitters application.

Breasts

Gently rub the calendula ointment into the chest every day. Important! People must consider Professional advice for breast lumps in the first place.

Fistulas

Calendula ointment is an external remedy for fistulas, according to German herbalist Maria Treben. Apply the ointment to the fistulas. The balm can be used three times heatedly. After that, the residue must be thrown away.

Heart (cardiac asthma)

Before Swedish bitters, the calendula ointment must be rubbed into the skin. Two hundred fifty grams of pure lard mixed with four handfuls of calendula leaves, flowers, and steams melted in a saucepan. Apply the slightly warm ointment to the skin.

Pancreas

Calendula ointment could be rubbed into the skin before Swedish bitters compress.

Phlebitis

Phlebitis

Calendula ointment may help relieve phlebitis. Apply cream to the affected area.

Shortness of breath

The ointment with calendula must be rubbed into the skin before applying Swedish bitters. Mix 250 g of pure lard with two handfuls of calendula flowers, leaves, and stems. Cool of it.

Skin diseases

Melt 250 grams of pure lard with four handfuls of calendula leaves, flowers, and steam. Apply cooled ointment to the affected areas.

The standard calendula ointment recipe

According to Maria Treben, the calendula ointment is made in this way:

Unless other quantities are given, melt 8 oz 250g of pure lard in a saucepan and add a generous handful of calendula leaves, flowers, and stems. Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring it well, simmer briefly, then remove it from the heat. Put a lid on the saucepan and leave it cool overnight. Then heat the contents up again gently until the fat is liquid enough to pass through a  clean piece of muslin. Strain the mixture through the muslin, making sure that all juice from the calendula is pressed through into the lard. The ointment can then be transferred to screw-top jars and should be stored in the refrigerator.

Do you know the Calendula flower? The benefits of the Calendula flower are impressive. I like this flower because it blooms brightly. Additionally, it brings so many benefits to us. As Maria Treben said, herbs are from God’s pharmacy.

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