Calendula is one of the safest and most versatile lymphatic, skin-healing, and anti-inflammatory herbs in holistic animal care. It is especially useful in itchy, immune-reactive, and slow-healing cases.

 Benefits

 Skin & Wound Healing

• Speeds tissue repair

• Supports hot spots and irritated skin

• Helps minor cuts and abrasions

• Reduces redness and inflammation

• Supports post-surgical healing

 Lymphatic Support

• Encourages lymph drainage

• Helps stagnant, puffy, inflamed tissues

• Supports immune modulation

 Gut & Mucosal Repair

• Soothes inflamed digestive lining

• Supports leaky gut protocols

• Mild antimicrobial action

 Antifungal & Antibacterial

• Helpful in yeast-prone skin

• Supports ear and skin blends

 Dose Chart

 Dried Flower (Powder or Food Topper)

 Tea (Internal or External Rinse)

Steep 1–2 tsp dried flowers in 1 cup hot water for 15 minutes
Cool completely.

Internal use:

• Small pets → 1–2 tsp

• Medium pets → 1–2 tbsp

• Large pets → up to ¼ cup

Topical rinse:

• Apply to skin, hot spots, paws, or folds

• Use as cooled wash for irritated areas

 Infused Oil (Topical)

• Apply thin layer to dry, cracked, or inflamed skin

• 1–2x daily

• Safe for long-term use

 Precautions

• Rare allergy in animals sensitive to the daisy family (Asteraceae)

• Start low in highly reactive pets

• Use cautiously in pregnant animals internally

• Ensure tea is fully strained

• Monitor open wounds for signs of infection

 TCM Energetics

Temperature: Cooling
Organs: Liver, Skin, Lymph
Best For:

• Damp-heat skin

• Red, inflamed tissue

• Lymph stagnation

• Immune-reactive skin conditions