Calendula

Field Marigold (calendula arvensis)

Petals are edible. They contain flavonoids: quercetin and lutein. Can be made into an eyewash for pink eye.

Used for skin and mucus membranes for wound healing, inflammation. It is antimicrobial and protects the skin from radiation damage/sunburn. Used to treat various skin conditions such as eczema, dandruff or cradle cap.

Relieves diaper rash, insect stings and radiation induced pain. It heals burns and wounds and promotes new skin growth. Used for scar reduction -- such as in chicken pox and other rashes. 

May also be taken internally healing gastrointestinal ulcers and other damage.

Used for liver support, lymph cleanser and to treat colon cancer, leukemia and melanoma.

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