Know Your Remedy: Calendula Officinalis (Calen.)
Common Names: Calendula; marigold.
General Information
Calendula Officinalis (Calen.) is prepared from the marigold plant of the daisy family. It’s used in herbal tinctures and homeopathic potencies to soothe sunburnt or chafed skin, control infection, and stimulate healing in wounds and lacerations. It can be used either topically (directly on the skin) or internally in homeopathic potencies. (If being applied topically, check the cream or lotion does not contain irritating alcohol.)
Injuries and Wounds
- All types of wounds – open, torn, cut, lacerated, ragged, infected or suppurating.
- Abrasions, incisions, and bed sores.
- Wounds that threaten infection.
- Infected ulcers.
- Surgical wounds with poor healing and slow closure.
- Stems bleeding from lacerations.
- Chapped hands.
- Helpful for skin conditions in which topical cortisone may otherwise be needed.
Dental Problems
- Stems bleeding from dental extractions, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes healing.
Mental-emotional Symptoms
- May have anxious thoughts that “something bad” will happen.
For Pets
- Any sort of wound or laceration.
- Wounds or lacerations that are either infected, or threatening infection.
Where do I find it?
Calendula Officinalis (Calen.) is available from our online store as a single remedy, and as part of the following Complex (combination remedy): Grazes, Cuts, & Wounds.
Important
While above self-limiting or acute complaints are suitable for home treatment also contact your healthcare provider during emergency situations or if symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Chronic or persistent complaints, which may or may not be mentioned above, require a different treatment and dosage protocol so are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results.
Home Treatment Guidelines
Acute, Self-Limiting Conditions
Chronic Conditions
How to Take the Remedy for Acute Conditions
- Take one pill or five drops of the remedy. The frequency depends on symptom severity. As examples:
- For life-threatening symptoms, take every 1 minute and seek emergency help immediately.
- For mild symptoms, take every 4 hours.
- Stop taking the remedy once you feel better. Resume if symptoms return.
- If no improvement after four doses, choose a different remedy or consult a professional homeopath.
- For more details on dosing, refer to: How Often to Dose with a 30C Homeopathic remedy.
- For information on the different potencies, read: Guidelines on which potency to use
Additional Notes From Past Masters
Homeopathy is a 200-year-old system of medicine.
Early homeopaths recorded detailed notes on how remedies worked, including initial tests, remedy relationships, and their experiences. These writings were shared to improve homeopathic practice and now offer fascinating insights into past uses of homeopathy.
Here’s an example, edited and modernised for clarity, from Leaders In Homoeopathic Therapeutics (1898) by E. B. NASH M.D.:
