Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Plant Part: Flowers
Infused In: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 20% dry herb/L of oil (i.e., 200 g herb per 1000 ml of oil)
Product Description: Calendula, also known as pot marigold or garden marigold, has been used for centuries for wounds and skin irritations. Calendula has healthful properties that make it useful for minor wounds, cuts, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, bee stings, rashes, and other minor irritations and infections of the skin. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for stubborn wounds, skin inflammations, and varicose veins. It is effective in treating skin problems such as rashes, and in particular, grazed and cracked skin and is useful for use when treating abrasions, sunburn, superficial and limited burns, insect bites and eczema. Calendula is also believed to have a positive effect on the immune system. The flavonoids found in calendula are a plant-based antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals known to suppress immune function.
Cautions: None Known.
Storage: Please store in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
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