The darker the liquid the more potent. It must be thoroughly strained before application on any wound. It can also be used for eye trauma too, if the animal allows, by placing a warm compress of the liquid on top of the closed eye to bring much relief.

I also have soaked fungal / sore feet in the tea. The animals will let you know when enough is enough, and the relief provided will be very apparent.

Sourcing | The herb must be organic, and be free of mold and mildew. Therefore, a reputable supplier is essential. The herb should be golden, very dry and smell wonderful.

CO2 Extract

A lot of animals select calendula internally to heal. Caroline Ingraham’s CO2 extract is a condensed formula which allows the animal to select high potency without ingesting a lot of oil, as the macerate was utilized previously as an offering during Zoopharmacognosey sessions.

Tincture

Application | The tincture is used heavily when there are open sores which look infected in conjunction with or as an alternative to green/red clay. It is very good for tick bites where the tick has dug in. The alcohol helps disinfect and the calendula works magic on the wound.offering during

It is also fabulous for deep wounds which need to dry out, an alternative to green clay, or selected in conjunction with.

Sourcing | My favourite tincture may be found at Clef des Champs.

Salve

The salves have to be pure. Often the marketing is so clever, only to read the ingredients to find a lot of not so nice ingredients have been added. Therefore, it is important to source a really natural, organic, clean blend.

Application | This can be used on wounds that may have not healed properly. Scars, dried parched skin. It is a fabulous healer.

Sourcing | My favourite salve may be found at Clef des Champs.