Calendula flower is used in both tea and tincture form to speed the healing of ulcers in the digestive tract; ease gallbladder inflammation and enlarged, sore lymph glands; for measles; and for painful menstruation. Calendula creams or salves may be applied to cuts, sunburns, skin cancers, diaper rash, sores, ulcers, varicose veins, chapped dry skin and lips, and insect bites.

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