The petals of this flowering plant
(a relative of the garden-variety marigold) are full of the plant-based
antioxidants known as flavonoids, which fight gers and inflammation, according
to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Calendula is often used to help ease upset stomachs, but when applied directly to the skin, may help heal burns, cuts and bruises. It has also been used to treat a sore throat, as its anti-inflammatory properties seem to decrease the swelling there, according to WebMD.
Calendula is often used to help ease upset stomachs, but when applied directly to the skin, may help heal burns, cuts and bruises. It has also been used to treat a sore throat, as its anti-inflammatory properties seem to decrease the swelling there, according to WebMD.
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