Calendula for Lymphedema

Calendula for Lymphedema

I have been using this method with success. Lymphedema is a constant issue and problem.

Calendula(Pot Marigold) is a world wide wound healer. Lymphedema is a lymph system wound that needs healing.

The following recipes are from www.cancerlynx.com/calendula.html

 Let me share my recipes with you.

       Infusions can be used internally as a digestive, restorative, etc.

       Teas can be used externally as a liniment, compress, etc.

   Follow the maxim, Let medicine be your food.


Calendula Internal Healer (A Simple Infusion)

• Basic proportions:
• One teaspoon dried botanical or 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen plant to eight ounces of water.
• Place the botanical in a cup
• Cover with eight ounces of hot water.
• Place a lid on top of the cup.
• Let steep approximately ten minutes.
• Filter.
• Drink.
• (Add honey, lemon, wine, vinegar, salt, etc., to taste)

Calendula Topical Healer

• Need a clean jar.
• Make the Calendula Infusion.
• Add 3 ounces (88.72 ml) of the infusion.
• Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vinegar of choice - white, apple cider, etc.
• Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml)  of vegetable glycerin.
• Add 1 teaspoon(5 ml) of  healing oil of choice – almond, olive, etc.    
• Shake 
• Apply to affected area.
• (You can use a spray bottle or not)

Directions

Drink a cup of the Calendula tea daily.
 
Apply the Topical Calendula Solution at least 3 times daily.

To avoid spoilage, keep in refrigerator or freeze.
If the solution smells or seems off in any way - throw out and make a new batch.
 
If this is the therapy for you – within two weeks you should see improvements.
Of course if you have any negative effects - QUIT!

Good Luck!