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12 Healthy Ways to Use Calendula

Speed Up Wound Healing

Calendula extract in many tinctures, ointments, and oils can be applied topically to speed up wound or ulcer healing. The effect can be directly attributed to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in the plant. You can also apply calendula tea to the skin via a spray bottle or cloth compress to get the expected result. Studies have suggested that calendula extract might control the expression of some proteins that speed up wound healing. In addition, it can increase the amount of collagen needed to form new skin cells in wounds. [2]