DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

CALENDULA
Field marigold (Calendula arvensis)
IDEA: Tissue healing
Calendula extracts have anti-viral, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory properties. Calendula
in suspension or in tincture is used topically to treat acne, reducing inflammation, controlling
bleeding and soothing irritated tissue. There is "limited evidence" that calendula cream or
ointment is effective in treating radiation dermatitis. Has both spasmolytic and spasmogenic
effects.
Most remarkable healing when applied locally as aqueous solution. Open wounds, parts
that will not heal, ulcers, etc. Promotes healthy granulations and rapid healing by first
intention. Hemostatic after tooth extraction. Deafness. Catarrhal conditions. Neuroma.
Constitutional tendency to erysipelas (used topically). Pain is excessive and out of all
proportion to injury. Great disposition to take cold, especially in damp weather. Paralysis
after apoplexy. Cancer, as an intercurrent remedy. Has remarkable power to produce local
exudation and helps to make acrid discharge healthy and free. Cold hands.
WORSE, in damp, Heavy, cloudy weather.
Relationships
Compare: Hypericum.; Symph.; Arn.
Compare in deafness: Ferr. Pic.; Kal. Iod.; Calc; Mag. ac; Graph.
Antidote: Chelidonium; Rheum.
Complementary: Hepar.