Calendula Tincture European.Pharmacopoeia 50ml - Calendula Tincture

Tinctures are made from dipping a herb in an alcohol solution (usually pure alcohol), for a period of 4-6 weeks. During this time, the active ingredients of the herb dissolve in alcohol-thus creating the tincture. The essences are much more effective than and spills of beverages.

The tincture of calendula (Calendula arvensis) (source wiki) contains the same active ingredients as the dried herb calendula. In modern herbal medicine, calendula is used "internally" (drink) for the treatment of ulcers and painful menstruation and "external" (compress) for care of wounds, burns and insect bites. 

Calendula is considered to be excellent herb for ulcers, gastritis and infections of the gastrointestinal system In. Is thought to act as a digestive. Alongside Calendula has a reputation to be effective in severe pain and menstrual cramps. It is argued that the effectiveness is likely due to the fact that it has anticonvulsant properties. 

When Calendula is used epidermaly, its properties - as described by many herbalists - are really impressive. Calendula is thought to have wonderful healing virtues, which are based on antiseptic and antibacterial action. So the Pot Marigold (Calendula) is suggested by herbalists for the treatment of acne, varicose veins, eczema and warts.