Calendula

A tea of the flowers can be used for gastro-intestinal problems such as ulcers, cramps and diarrhoea. Also taken internally for fevers and to reduce vomiting. A salve or dilute tincture made from the flowers is also useful for bruises, bumps, sprains, sore muscles and boils. The fresh juice can be applied directly to get rid of boils, warts and pimples. Press a fresh bruised leaf on a pimple several times a day to make it go down.