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Calendula flowers

Calendula officinalis

Skin|Lymphatic

Calendula flowers are a classic skin-soothing herb—used topically for irritated, itchy, or dry skin and minor scrapes. As a tea, it’s used gently for lymph/skin support routines, but it shines most as an infused oil/salve.

Key Benefits

Topical skin-soothing for irritation and dryness.
Supports minor wound/scratch care routines (topical).
Used in gentle skin/lymph wellness tea blends (traditional use).

Common Issues It May Help With

Dry/irritated skin routines.
Minor scrapes and rash comfort routines (topical).
Skin support tea routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Infused oil: steep flowers in oil then strain; use in salves/lotions.
Compress: strong tea cooled and used on skin.
Tea: steep 10 minutes; often blended with nettle or burdock.

Taste / Notes

Mild, slightly floral, slightly bitter.

Evidence Level

Good traditional/topical use support; limited strong clinical evidence for every claim but widely used for skin comfort.

Cautions

Avoid if allergic to ragweed/daisy family. Use caution in pregnancy for internal use (limited data).

Interactions

No major known interactions for topical use; internal use generally low interaction risk.

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