Calendula
( Calendus Officinalis)
Other Names:: : Pot marigold
Commonly used topically to speed tissue healing after injuries, burns, and bruises. Extremely useful for dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, and hemorrhoids. Can ease pain on minor injuries as well. Internally for gastrointestinal inflammation, gastritis, colitis, and is almost specific for Chohn's disease.
Internally, not for use during pregnancy. Topically completely safe.
Energetics::
Constricting
Increase the tone or tension within muscles and other tissues; stop excess flow and secretion. tone up tissues that have become overly relaxed or weak or leaking or secreting fluids such as blood or mucus
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Emollient
Softens and soothes the skin
Ailments::
Bruises
Burns
Colitis
Crohns
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the GI tract
Eczema
Gastrics
Episodes of stomach discomfort (usually after eating) sometimes associated with nausea and/or vomiting
Gastrointestinal
Ailments linked to the digestive system, including the throat, stomach and intestines.
Hemorrhoids
Itching
Psoriasis
Skin Problems
Ulcers
Wounds
Associated with ::
Integumentary
Immune
Aloe Vera
( Aloe barbadensis)
Other Names:: : Aloe, Burn plant, Lily of the Desert
A succulent plant species with thick, fleshy leaves containing a gel-like substance. Widely used in traditional medicine for its soothing and healing properties, particularly for skin conditions. Outer leaf is a strong purgative and laxative.
Caution: External use is generally safe, but internal consumption should be done with caution as it may cause diarrhea or abdominal discomfort in some individuals.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
Properties::
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Emollient
Softens and soothes the skin
Laxative
Gentle movement of the bowels
Ailments::
Acne
Burns
Dry skin
A skin condition where the skin lacks sufficient moisture, causing it to feel rough, tight, flaky, or scaly.
Skin Problems
Sunburn
Associated with ::
Integumentary
Digestive
Immune
Circulatory
