Although texts such as the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia 1983 list a range of actions and applications (including for example, lymphatic) for preparations including infusion, low alcohol (40%) liquid extract and high alcohol (90%) tincture, high alcohol extract may be a better choice for topical anti-inflammatory and antiseptic actions – except when using as an eye bath, where use of low alcohol extract is preferred.
To make a cream, use 5 mL of 23% ethanol 1:2 liquid extract in 45 grams of MediHerb Vitamin E Cream. (High-alcohol extract (90% ethanol 1:2) can be used to make the cream, however, using the low-alcohol extract reduces the potential irritant effects of the alcohol.)
To make an eye bath, use 5 mL of 23% ethanol 1:2 liquid extract in 70-80 mL of saline.
Warnings
Contraindicated in known allergy to Calendula.
Avoid topical application of Calendula in those with known sensitivity to other members of the Compositae family.
Professional supervision is suggested during pregnancy and lactation.
Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
Refer to the MediHerb Herb-Drug Interaction chart for potential interactions.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
