Indication / Benefits
Calendula Officinalis, commonly known as Marigold, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the plant Calendula officinalis. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in promoting wound healing and reducing inflammation. In homoeopathy, Calendula Officinalis is primarily used to address symptoms such as skin wounds, ulcers, and minor burns. It is also employed for its effects on reducing skin infections, soothing inflamed tissues, and accelerating the healing of cuts and abrasions.
Common Names:
Hindi: Genda
English: Marigold
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SBL’s Calendula Officinalis can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Chronic Wounds and Ulcers
- Calendula is effective for treating persistent wounds and ulcers that resist healing. It accelerates the process of granulation and enhances healing from the initial stages.
- Wounds
- It aids in converting harsh, acrid discharges into a healthier state, which supports more effective wound healing.
- Burns and Scalds
- Useful for superficial burns and scalds, promoting healing with minimal scarring and effective regeneration of skin tissue.
- Pain Relief
- Especially beneficial when pain is intense and disproportionate to the injury. It helps alleviate severe discomfort.
- Hearing Problems
- Effective for addressing hearing loss, particularly when exacerbated by damp conditions and accompanying eczema.
- Eye Injuries
- Helps in the recovery from eye injuries that lead to pus formation and conditions such as blenorrh?a of the lacrimal sac (a tear duct infection).
- Respiratory Symptoms
- Assists with coughs that produce green mucus and other respiratory issues, including hoarseness.
- Digestive Complaints
- Addresses issues like excessive hunger, overeating (bulimia), heartburn, nausea, and a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen.
- Menstrual and Pelvic Health
- Useful for treating menstrual disorders such as delayed menses, excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), and conditions like uterine enlargement. It also helps with pelvic discomfort and cervical inflammation.
- Genital Warts
- Effective for managing warts on the external genitalia.
- Cold Sensitivity
- Shows effectiveness in individuals prone to catching colds, especially in damp environments. Cold hands and a general sensitivity to open air are notable.
- Post-Apoplexy Paralysis
- Helps in cases of paralysis that occur following a stroke or apoplexy.
- Headache
- Addresses severe, tearing headaches with a sensation of heaviness in the head. It also helps with nervous symptoms and an increased tendency to be startled.
- Fever
- Assists with symptoms such as feeling cold, sensitivity to cold air, shivering, and warmth in the evening.
Key Ingredients
Calendula officinalis
Dosage
As prescribed by the physician.
Safety Information
- Read the label carefully before use.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and heat.
- Avoid strong smells (onion, hing, mint, garlic) during use.
- Allow 15 minutes gap between two homoeopathic medicines, 30 mins gap between Homoeopathic medicines and food, or one hour gap between Homoeopathic medicines or another system of medicines.
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