Merigold Flower Medicine (Wild Flowers)

It's an excellent time to collect Marigold flower for my medicine for the Winter and collect their seeds for spring planting. The tincture is so easy to make and so inexpensive for what you can make out of it as natural remedy's. Some ways are better in oils, then salves and I make one in ACV they buy spray bottles to give my neighbor some too. Read more benefits of this wonderful natural herb on the Web. You can't do it all on one post.

Other Names:
Caléndula, Calendula officinalis, Calendule, English Garden Marigold, Fleur de Calendule, Fleur de Tous les Mois, Garden Marigold, Gold-Bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Marybud, Pot Marigold, Souci des Champs, Souci des Jardins, Souci des Vignes, Souci Officinal, Zergul.
Calendula flower, also known as pot marigold, has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Compounds, oils, creams and tinctures of Calendula are one of the most trusted and widely used herbal remedies in an alternative practitioner's toolbox.
Calendula has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being a strong antiseptic and astringent. Calendula is used in cream to treat minor skin problems, such as rashes, diaper rash, minor burns, acne and eczema. It is considered a vulnerary agent, a substance that promotes healing. It has been used for a variety of other skin problems such as, skin ulcers and inflammation and for relieving conjunctivitis. It has been reported to be effective in fighting  fever, boils, abscesses, and recurrent vomiting.
In a salve or tincture it has and continues to be used in connection with bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores and more. Earaches respond well to Calendula herbal extracts, which both soothe the pain and combats infection. Calendula flower extract is wonderful when rubbed in a cream onto the face and skin, which may prevent wrinkles by stimulating the collagen production by the body. Gargling with Calendula can soothe sore throats and stop infections and the same solution can be used as a mouthwash for infected gums and other mouth problems.
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences says that Calendula consumed seven days before a woman's menstrual cycle may alleviate the pain of cramps. It can also relieve the discomfort associated with indigestion, colitis and menopausal symptoms. There is some evidence that Calendula flower tincture can help treat certain types of cancers like Heren's Carcinoma when used with other herbs such as Echinacea purpurea.

Calendula Flower in tincture form, taken internally, promotes healing of ailments in the digestive tract. Some report it to be effective as a treatment for recurrent vomiting. It has been used to lessen the effects of ulcers in the stomach, mouth or throat. Calendula works by stimulating the lymphatic system and by reducing swelling and cleansing of toxins in the body. Calendula flower tincture also aids the body by helping to digest food, especially food that is high in fat. Since it is a "bitter", it will soothe indigestion and heartburn, as well as stimulate the liver and gallbladder, making it useful in treating hepatitis. Calendula is thought to be a great herbal remedy for colitis, stomach cramps, diarrhea and protects the lining of the stomach and intestines by inhibiting the cause of inflammation and swelling, and by limiting the effects of the bacteria associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers and stomach cancer and works against Helicobactor pylori, a bacterium connected with peptic ulcer.

Calendula also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity and the most well-known health benefits are for those dealing with skin ailments of all kinds. Unless the user is allergic to this plant there have been no reports of side-effects or drug interactions when using this medicinal herb. It is often used topically for lacerations, abrasions, boils, lesions and other infections. Calendula flower used in creams is a wonderful treatment on the face and skin as well, and may help reduce and prevent wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in the body. It can be used as a natural moisturizer and is very soothing to irritated chapped and sun-damaged skin. Calendula is also recommended for its use in treating varicose veins, chronic ulcers, capillary engorgement, and congestion.

I prefer pulverizing the dry seeds;  soak them in ACV/alcohol  for 14 days;
removing all of them; then add more for a very strong tincture then
make my salves from this concoctions. You can buy the dark spray
bottles from MH and, the herb crushr (mortar+pestile.) ...

Calendula provides one of its greatest benefits in relieving eruptive skin disorders such as shingles, and warts from viral infections. Calendula is considered to be an effective detoxifying herb that can help with the toxicity associated with many severe fevers and infections. The fungicidal properties found in Calendula flower extract, make it a popular antiseptic herbal remedy. The astringent qualities help the capillaries function better; thus accelerating the treatment of physical wounds, cuts, abrasions, insect bites, muscle pains, bruises, varicose veins and other inflammatory disorders of the body.
Calendula also helps alleviate skin infections such as, fungi, ringworm, athlete's foot and thrush. Calendula extract is gentle enough for babies use to ease cradle cap, diaper rash and nursing mother's sore nipples. It has been used effectively in a Spitz bath for genital inflammations or hemorrhoids.
It has been recommended as a use in an ointment for first-degree burns and sunburns. It has healthy influences on oily skin and normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands and is useful for oily hair as well as, reducing dandruff. This plant has strong natural antibacterial properties that work against some pathogens particularly streptococci and staphylococcus.

Calendula is often recommended for the treatment for ear infections. Studies have shown Calendula flower extracts offer as much pain relief for ear infection as some non-herbal eardrops. Earaches often respond well to a Calendula treatment which both eases the pain and combats infection. A few drops in the ear are a common and often effective treatment. 

Not only is this herb considered a vulnerary, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory, but it is also useful as an emmenagogue, both regulating and balancing painful and irregular menstrual cycles. Of all the marigold benefits, this is perhaps the most interesting, as the flower blooms on a monthly basis. This tincture can also be an excellent herb for treating anemia.

Calendula's high molecular weight polysaccharides stimulate the immune system activity and has been researched and was determined to have some potential therapeutic activity against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) in vitro, and reduced HIV transcriptase in a dose and time-dependent manner.

More recently scientists have investigated Calendula tincture for possible anti-cancer and antiviral actions this herb may possess. The most recent studies involving marigold seek to isolate its role and there has been some evidence that Calendula flower can help treat some forms of cancers like Heren's carcinoma. Researchers from Universidad de Granada, Spain demonstrated its effects on tumor cell lines derived from leukemias, melanomas, fibrosarcomas, breast, prostate, cervix, lung, pancreas and colorectal cancers. The inhibition of these cancer cells ranged from 70% to 100%. Also tests suggested Calendula may help prevent dermatitis in breast cancer patients during radiation. In one small study of about 250 women undergoing radiation therapy after surgery for breast cancer, commercial Calendula ointment reduced the amount of skin irritation better than another commonly used commercial preparation. Women who used Calendula ointment also reported less pain from radiation.

Ingredients: Calendula flower, Distilled Water, 20% Alcohol or, (ACV will not store as long.)

Instructions: The suggested dosage is 6-12 drops in juice, water or under the tongue or as desired. May be taken three times daily. Store in a cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications: Do not use while pregnant. Calendula may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to Asteraceae/Compositae family. Calendula might cause too much drowsiness if combined with medications used during or after surgery and with sedatives.

Disclaimer: The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Since I'm from Oregon: I buy from this company and they ship me anything I need. They will tell you how to make it and use it. I'm now gathering the seeds and making a tincture for the winter in ACV. They're many ways to store herbs in a medicine like my grandparents (N. American Indians). Here is a good local company to learn how to make some folk medicine. http://mountainroseblog.com/healing-calendula/ Oregon has lava soil, + gobs of vegetation with its natural composting for the best crop. They have lots of organic soil and, no spray to its herbs grown mostly from the wild.
Calendula flower, aka Marigold flower, (Calendula officinalis)

This medicinal oil is simple to prepare and has so many uses. The gentle, soothing, and healing oil is perfect for cradle cap, diaper rash, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, and sore or inflamed muscles. The oil can be used alone, or incorporated into salves, massage oils, lip balms, ointments, creams, and lotions.
Basic: Organic Olive oil or, add to coconut oil i.e.
Organic Calendula flowers

1. Place Calendula flowers in a clean, dry glass jar. If using fresh Calendula, wilt for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid) before adding to the jar. Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover the flowers by at least 1" of oil so they will have space to expand. Stir well and cap the jar tightly.
2. Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more per day.
3. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth. Pour the infused oil into glass bottles and store in a cool dark place.

RE: http://mountainroseblog.com/healing-calendula/#sthash.BgGgwGDj.dpuf

Post notes: EAT THE FLOWERS
Marigolds) The petals work well in cooked and fresh dishes. Calendula is also used as a saffron substitute because of its colour. The yellow or orange petals will colour and flavour foods when chopped and sautéed.

STONE REMEDY'S

Old Gallstones and Kidney Stones Remedies
Check this page out (also) if you have pancreas cancer, kidney or liver problems, and of course all diabetic should do the stone purges. Stones today are common and getting worse because of our diets. They will back up toxins/diseases in the body and ruin organs. Some pancreas or liver problems maybe plugged ducks into that organ (bladder stones.)


Keep your pH balance in normal range if your prone to stones
or trying to eliminate them. Chamomile tea is excellent for
creating a normal pH.

Gallstones
Laxative First It's important to take a good laxative Epsom Salt (Magnesium) or Senna i.e. (psyllium..fibrous...read direction) because you don't want a back up of stones to other organs or a big stone to in stalled in one of the ducks. If you are producing stones continue to take Psyllium every day three times a day! Psyllium is an excellent bowel cleanser because it gets rid pockets in the colon and brings the colon back to working proper. (2 ea. meal??) All diseases begins in the colon. Keep it clean! A lot of pancreas, gallstones and liver problems are caused from back up of gallstone from the gallbladder. If your prone to stones do this periodically. Even diabetic problems can be a plug-up pancreas with stones.
Use at this time no concentrated foods especially meats.

NO MEALS AFTER NOON (Or you can do this fast in the morning till afternoon night)
BEDTIME;
Up to 1/2 cup or more of fresh straight lemon (Lemon's dissolve stones edges)
Up to 1/2 cup cold pressed olive oil (softens the stone, takes the edge off and slips them out)
MORNING;
(following day)
Use a "hat" in the toilet bowel: Enema-gallstones removed will show up in stools. (They seem to float if given a chance and look different than the normal stools. (Strain) Some of mine actually passed later too, but not all of them at once and I've had to repeat this 3-4 times.(green and some are tan i.e) Repeat until none passes and pain is gone.

 Caution: Bigger stones may get stuck in ducks and are harder and more painful to pass. Keep ducks clear by improving the diet! Remember what got you here in the first place.
Drink lots of distilled water, apple juice, lemonade and keep the body pH levels normal if your prone to stones. One stone means more.
Use the semi fast diet/mild foods in this blog. No meat or any food that will plug up the bowel until all stones are passed.
Maintain: To keep gallstones a bay and from forming and being backing up into the gall bladder and, sometimes being pushed back up within the pancreas (which can cause cancer and diabetes), use a bowel cleanser, always if you're forming gallstones. ( Fiber Therapy with 100% natural Psyllium fiber every day about 3 tbs total with lots of water. Eat an apple every day! or/and this following (14 days has passed stones alone with mag. sulf. lax. in warm water) Their are fibrous breads with 6-7 grams of fiber on the markets now, but watch the sugar content per serving.

(Apple: 4 glasses of apple juice for a week (day 6 diarrhea) or, 4-5 apples will soften the stones (On day 6 eat no dinner, Use about 6 take tsp of Epsom Salt) 8:00_repeat this  will open the ducks, lastly about 10:00 use olive oil and about 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Mix well and drink.)

Other sites:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/gallstones.html (for other remedies)

Gout: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/02/27/celery-seed-against-gout/ (gout is in the same family)
Herbal remedies: Parsley and a formula too from Dr. John .R Chistopher, "School of Natural Healing has herbal formulas in this book which is a must for everyone to have. Provo Utah (I think it's a private publisher but is easily obtained in this are of the country. USA (It has 1000's of formulas)
So many remedies! Lots don't work for some. The points is keep searching, trying and learning, you can always do the doctor in the end. Taking out the gall bladder may not get rid of your stone problems. The liver, pancreas can still produce stone too.
Could your liver or pancreas problems be because of large stone back ups that may produce diabetes, cancer and other problems?

http://www.althealth.co.uk/services/info/ailments/gallstones.o

*Meadowsweet herb for kidney stones

*Corn silk may work for some but from organic corn. Don't waste it make a tea to keep the stone away.
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Kidney Stones, Folk RemedyFirst ...STOP all eating when ever in pain...(all the animals do naturally)
Juice of one lemon in small amount of water every time pain comes on. Continue until stones are all dissolved.
Golden seal herb approx. 3-4 caps daily, if no low blood sugar. (when blood is involved)
Warm - hot enema when pain is down
Lobelia or other relaxant teas (know how to use, read directions)
Usually not necessary to take lemon juice longer than 12- 14 hours.
Kidney stones will dissolve with lemon, as water on rock salt, melting away the sharp edges. These sharp edges cut like glass on their way through, causing swelling and intense pain. With a kidney stone the pain can be as severe as a difficult delivery of a baby. A man who has passed a kidney stone knows what a difficult birth can be like. The taking of lemon juice is such an easy thing and works so well. It hard to understand why medical science has not discovered so simple a remedy, but then many would loose money. Some require more fresh organic lemons than other and have to repeat to get all of them.
It was hard for me to tell the difference between a gallstone and kidney stone attacks, so I will do the remedy for gallstones in the next post entry. Note, I had to use lots of lemons for my stones!

*Note: Planetary Formulas has a STONE FREE herbal supplement that is very good only as a follow up.

Another Kidney Stone remedy is just a gallon of distilled water and 5 organic lemons with 2 cups apple cider vinegar! I like this one too, but it works slowly. Remember that Vinegar will even kill e-coli so this will be getting at other problems in the body too. (parasites) It doesn't hurt to try before going under the knife.
Write and let us all know how it works or which one you tried. Rate it from one to 10. Thanks these responses of coming back helps others

Bottom line here: Eat more fruits in your diet...many fruits can remove stones too. Check the Internet. The key is which formula is your style and will work for you.

*Bladder drugs will cause memory loss problems
For all kinds of pain I recommend Bio-FREEZE (and itching) (801) 373-3483 and have Denise send it to you. The formula is great!

*See: The Stone Herb is Chanca Piedra http://www.herbspro.com/ For kidney stones and gallstone problems. I use this every day to keep them under control and for all pain from arthritis and gout.
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Another very natural remedy to keep stones away is to try a shot glass of lemon juice right before bedtime. (lots of lemons, I found, and you need to repeat)
Kidney stones are extremely painful, so preventive measures are most welcome. Doctors sometimes prescribe potassium citrate to block the formation of kidney stones. Because lemon juice also contains citrate, doctors have considered lemonade therapy to prevent kidney stones (Journal of Urology, April 2007). This calls for one or two quarts of unsweetened, honey or low-sugar lemonade per day. (No fake sugars, use agave i.e read sugar posts for other natural substitutes.)

Pure lemon juice before bedtime can be hard on tooth enamel. Be sure to rinse well!
(1 cup coffee a day prevents gallstones. Use organic cream to cut out the acid, (even in tannic acid types of teas.)

Always have this herb and Lobelia on hand. This goes wild and abundantly. (A weed) Have someone show you where it is about in your area, bruise the root and make a concoction out of it and drink. I add it to my garlic formula, which turns out nice for a bladder infection too.

Uva Ursa, add Ginseng root, j\Juniper berries (ginger or Lobelia for a "carrier" (explained in my other blog page) Use distilled water to drink. A bladder infection will turn into a

#3 Bladder Stones: Boil 2 figs in 1 c. water, drink daily for 30 days (Also use the apple cider vinegar formula in this blog.)

http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_gravelroot.htm Gravel Root is for stones.

1. Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar (with the Mother) and Olive Oil- This folk remedy is quite possibly the most effective solution for kidney stones. Mix 2 ounces of organic olive oil with 2 ounces of lemon juice – also organic. Drink it as is, and follow with at least 12 oz of purified water. If you are already taking some of these herbs that increase urine production, that will also be helpful. Wait around 30 minutes and then drink water which contains the juice of ½ of an organic lemon as well as 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with the mother – ACV with the mother is full of digestive enzymes that are highly beneficial. Repeat just the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar water every 60 minutes until you feel better. Start as soon as symptoms arise to have the best results. This remedy works to dissolve the kidney stones and helps to painlessly rid them from your body. Read:
http://naturalsociety.com/7-natural-home-remedies-for-kidney-stones/

BRAIN TUMORS: CELL PHONE USAGE

Experts warn that research has already linked cell phone usage - theoretically, at least - to a range of ailments such as increased headaches, high blood pressure, earlier onset of Alzheimer’s and, of course, cancer. They say though such research is preliminary and much more is needed to be certain, effects of radiation are cumulative and affect different people in different ways - and on different time schedules.

So there's no time to waste in developing habits that will limit your exposure. Here are some ideas that can potentially reduce your risk:1. Limit your time on the phone. Reduce cell phone use to only the most necessary calls, and when you do use it, keep your calls short and to the point. Research has shown that a short, two-minute call can alter the natural electrical activity of the brain up to one hour.2. Text when you can. Obviously you don't want to do this when you're driving or while performing any other activity that demands your full attention, but when a text will suffice, send one instead of dialing.3. Consider replacing your current phone with a low-radiation phone. Whenever you make or receive a call, your phone signal travels via electromagnetic waves, and scientists don't yet know - fully - how much they will affect your health over a period of time. So for now, researchers are suggesting you replace your current model with a lower-emission phone. Consult the Environmental Working Group's recommendations here: http://www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Safer-Phone
4. Use a headset or speaker. Right now, there isn't enough research to determine whether using a speaker or headset, rather than your phone itself, offers better protection. But one thing is known: the electromagnetic waves emitted by your phone are absorbed most often received by the temporal lobe of your brain, during normal usage (phone to your ear), and that part of your brain handles hearing, auditory processing, formation of long-term memory, speech, and vision.5. Don't put the phone by your body or on your waist during use. Again, it's a device that emits and transmits electromagnetic waves that are absorbed by the soft tissues in your body. One study suggested that men who wear their cell phones near their waste could see their sperm count reduced by as much as one-third.6. Delayed use. If you're using your phone without a headset, wait for your call to connect before putting it next to your ear.7. Avoid use in metal boxes. That may sound funny but using your phone in, say, an elevator or your car, cuts signal strength and forces the phone to use more power to connect.8. About that power thing... If your cell signal is down to a few bars, consider waiting to use your phone. Again, it's a power thing: less signal means more power is required for use.9. A word about EMFs. Protect yourself from EMFs - electromagnetic fields. You can do that by purchasing a scientifically validated EMF protection device. Doing so will strengthen your bio-energy field and immune system against the harmful effects of EMFs.10. As always, support your body with proper nutrition. Think about supplementing your nutritional diet with anti-oxidants such as catalase, glutathione, and Coq10. You can also supplement with melatonin, Zinc, Aloe, and Gingo Biloba.

When mulling these suggestions, keep this in mind: "The voluntary exposure of the brain to microwaves from hand-held mobile phones... [is] the largest human biological experiment ever," says Leif Salford, Head of Research at Lund University, Sweden.Sources:
http://www.emf-health.com/articles-10tips.htm
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041765_cell_phones_EMF_radiation_protection.html#ixzz2d0FtKEXw

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This iris has no lesions. Why? You can tell the body is better, tight and now diseases yet. I see some problems developing if she continues on her diet. The point here, is theres no inherent lesions nor the ones we get through cell ph. usage.

While reading eyes of cell phone users I'm finding more tumors that are developing these smaller types of lesions at 12:00 (noon) (top of the iris). Never put a phone to my ear nor near a pocket specially with men etc 


Cell phones seems to weaken the areas
then diseases move in toxin to form tumors
I'll try and find a better photo and get back to change this one. It has too many genetic or inherent weakness . The white is the electrical system which is white-meaning acute.
The phone lesions I've seen are not as wide and smaller at first.