Calendula (pot marigold)
Calendula officinalis
The premier homeopathic remedy for open cuts, torn or jagged wounds, and slow-healing scrapes. Soothes raw, irritated tissue, encourages clean granulation, and helps skin knit together after injury.
Key indications
- Cuts, tears, or lacerations with raw, grazed tissue
- Wounds that are slow to heal or look angry and red
- Scraped skin, abrasions, or road rash
- Pain out of proportion to the size of the wound
- Skin injuries that feel worse in cold, damp air
Cold, damp, touch, weather changes
Warmth, gentle movement, rest
30C every 2–4 hours for fresh cuts and scrapes; 200C once daily for slow-healing or irritated wounds. Can also be used topically in homeopathic cream or tincture for minor wounds.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.