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The Negative Effects of Calendula?

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 04:31 - Post Comment

In reply to a comment, I did a little more research about Calendula. I couldn't find any information with such negative effects of Calendula. I was just wondering, has anybody else heard of or read about negative effects of Calendula?  I am studying herbs and I find them very interesting. I would love for you to share any information about Calendula or your favorite herbs.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:23 - Link

You got me curious about Calendula, so I went to my trusty Complete Guide to Safe Herbs by Chris D. Meletis, N.D. to investigate. It apparently does more than look pretty and give off a lovely fragrance....

It has substances in it that help stimulate wound healing and has anti-inflammatory effects. It can be used as an ointment, tincture or spray for external use to treat skin problems, especially cuts, sores, rashes, and slow healing wounds. (Not to be used on deep wounds or severe injures as it is also known as "pot marigold." I'm assuming that is not good.) It is safe to use externally on children.

Caution: Internal use can cause uterine bleeding and miscarriage.

Looks like using it in tea might not be such a good idea, but in a soap would be wonderful healing for the skin.

Many Blessings,
Holly@aiminghigh
www.homeschoolblogger.com/aiminghigh
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SIDE EFFECTS AND CAUTIONS

As culinary herb, the calendula is considered to be one of the safest herbs around. At the same time, a person can react badly to the calendula, for example, a person who has an allergic reaction to pollen of any plant species belonging to the daisy family of plants, like the ragweed, may experience an allergic reaction to the calendula as well, though the chances of this occurring are rare.
Being considered safe and moderately therapeutic, the calendula herb is very often used in preparing homemade skin remedies, which are used in treating a variety of skin complaints. Though quite rare, there are occasions when some individuals develop an allergic reaction to the calendula as a result of frequent use of the herbal calendula skin remedy.
The menstrual cycle is traditionally believed to be influenced by calendula herb. Due to these concerns, some authorities on herbs suggest that calendula must not be consumed by pregnant women and nursing mothers, however, no evidence of harm from the use of calendula in these women exist.

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Any information that you all could share would be great!

                           ~Belle~

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