[Qiviut]

Calendula.... I want it in my garden!!

I have been using Calendula cream for cuts, scratches & skin irritation. My mom had a really nasty seed tick bite - red welt about the size of a quarter (no bullseye, etc). It was itching & hurting & she wanted to put something on it so ... the Calendula cream was tried. One application gave her relief. I think she used it a second time just to make sure - red welt & itching/hurting were gone.

I tried it on a seed tick bite myself. Results were good - itching came back a couple of times, but not intense. Used the cream & got relief. I am highly allergic to tick bites - got one in August some years back & that bite was still itching in December, no joke. Anyway, Calendula cream also worked well on a mosquito bite, too.

For those not familiar with all the uses of calendula other than for skin issues (that would be me!), here’s an article I found on Calendula with info on lots of uses!

https://chestnutherbs.com/calendula-sunshine-incarnate-an-edible-and-medicinal-flower/

[FamiliarFace]

Good to know about Calendula cream! Thank you!

[spankalib]

I think this is a good spot to put in a prop for Corona Ointment (aka Corona Cream). I had somebody with pretty significant road rash from dumping a bike, and it healed it remarkably well - in an amazing short time also - looked like it was a 1-month-old injury, and he said it was only a week!

I've used it for minor things with good results, and I also use witch hazel for skeeter bites!

I know they say it's for animals, but...to ivermectin with it!