Marigold tincture

Marigold (Calendula officinalis) tincture is very good for: wounds, contusions, hematoma, strained muscles, purulent and cancerous ulcers, wounds from long-lying, swellings and acnes.

Tincture needs to be diluted with boiled water and then  put on affected area in form of a compress.

     Making tincture

To make marigold tincture put handful of marigold flowers in a glass jar. Pour alcohol (40%) over it, close it and leave in the sun or near heat source for 14 days. Shake it from time to time. Strain and pour in dark bottles or keep it in a dark place.

Fresh marigold

Fresh marigold (Calendula officinalis) is used for moles and warts. As a juice or a paste made by squeezing fresh marigold (stems, leaves, flower) and put on  troubled area.

 Another way is to put fresh leaves or flowers or both on the area and wrap it with a bandage or something and leave it over night.

Marigold

Marigold tea is used as a remedy for troubles with stomach and bowels; like gastric ulcer, cramps, colon inflammation, etc.

It purifies blood, enhances circulation, heals wounds, is used for liver diseases, diarrhoea. Helps with bacterial infection and virus diseases.

To make tea put one teaspoon of dry marigold (Calendula officinalis) in a cup of boiled water, stir and cover. After 2 minutes strain it, half a minute if the herb is fresh.

Marigold can also be used as a cream, tincture, fresh herb, bath, etc. Cream made from marigold is very useful to have in the house for what ever is necessary (more is said in post Excellent herbal remedy for skin).