Calendula Officinalis
Calendula officinalis (marigold)
Calendula Officinalis, from marigold, is homeopathy’s great wound-healing remedy — used for cuts, grazes and open wounds to support clean healing, and often applied externally as a soothing antiseptic.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Calendula Officinalis is used for
- Cuts, grazes and open wounds
- Supporting clean healing and reducing soreness
- After minor surgery or dental extraction
- Cracked skin and slow-healing sores
- External soothing of raw or sore areas
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Calendula Officinalis.
- Open or torn wounds, raw and sore
- Tendency for wounds to heal slowly or get infected
- Excessive soreness out of proportion to the wound
- Used internally and as an external application
- Promotes healthy granulation of tissue
Potency
Calendula is used internally in potency and as an external mother-tincture application; appropriate use and potency are clinical decisions for your homeopath.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calendula used for?
It is the classic homeopathic remedy for wounds, cuts and grazes, used to support clean healing and reduce soreness, and is often applied externally as a soothing antiseptic. Deep or dirty wounds need medical care.
Can Calendula be used on the skin?
It is widely used externally (as a diluted mother tincture/cream) for minor wounds; a practitioner advises on appropriate use.
Is it good after surgery?
It is often considered to support healing of surgical or dental wounds, alongside your treating doctor’s advice.
When should I see a doctor for a wound?
For deep, dirty, large or non-healing wounds, signs of infection, or any wound needing stitches or a tetanus update.
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor