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Marigold (Calendula)

Calendula officinalis (flower)

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Calendula (often called marigold) is a classic skin herb. It’s used topically for minor cuts, irritated skin, and soothing salves, and as a gentle tea in traditional calming/digestive blends.

Key Benefits

Topical skin-soothing support (salves, oils)
Traditional support for minor wound care (topical)
Gentle tea used for general soothing routines

Common Issues It May Help With

minor skin irritation (topical)
dry/itchy skin (topical)
minor cuts/scrapes (topical)

How To Use (Simple)

Salve/oil infusion: common for skin
Tea: mild; steep flowers 10–15 min
Compress: cooled strong tea applied to skin

Taste / Notes

Mild, floral, slightly earthy.

Evidence Level

Strong traditional use and common topical application; clinical evidence is mixed but it’s widely used safely.

Cautions

If allergic to ragweed/aster family plants, patch test topicals first. Avoid in pregnancy unless guided.

Interactions

Minimal common interactions; mainly topical.

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