essentialdog Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I bought Hilde Hemmes brand Calendula Flower (calendula officinalis) from the healthfood shop. I assume it is okay as it says it contain 50g of the dried herb. If anyone knows if this is no good please let me know. It should be fine as long as you only use about a tablespoon per litre. I would not use copious amounts of it as your dog may have an allergic reaction to it due to the natural chemicals that exist in plants that dogs and humans can have dermal sensitivities to. I would probably buy an organic product as there could be residual pesticides on the flowers but i'm sure it will be fine if it's being sold for human consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Where does everyone get this? I have two itchy dogs I want to try it on but would prefer to not buy online. Would supermarkets have it? Health food shops? If you look back in the thread Steve sells the fair dinkum organic stuff :thumbsup ETA This is Steve's site. Edited March 31, 2014 by Bonfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'll certainly be ordering from Steve next time, I purchased mine before this thread took flight :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I bought Hilde Hemmes brand Calendula Flower (calendula officinalis) from the healthfood shop. I assume it is okay as it says it contain 50g of the dried herb. If anyone knows if this is no good please let me know. Yes its good - not organic but should still do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I will also buy from steve next time :) I am SO happy with the stuff !! It is GREAT to stop heat rash /itches for hoomans :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I will also buy from steve next time :) I am SO happy with the stuff !! It is GREAT to stop heat rash /itches for hoomans :) Dont forget to put it on your wrinkles too - My 17 year old loves it as its rubbed out his pimples almost over night - I use it as a toner and after shave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think I would bath in it! ( but do an all over wipe instead ;) ) It has made SUCH a difference to the mess my skin was ..... after spending a fortune on various tubes /pots .. a lovely yellow tea does the job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korbin13 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I recently had a lump removed from my lower lip which now has three dissolvable stitches in it. As you can imagine, being on the lip it is hard to keep dry and still! It started to get a bit inflamed, infected and itchy. On doctors advice I started to apply antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anaesthetic cream but it wasn't really helping, except for easing the itch. After reading this thread I dipped into the dog's bag of calendula tea, brewed some up and applied it to my lip. Stung for a few seconds and then relief, and it looks a lot calmer as well. So, now I brew some everyday and keep it in the fridge and some if for my lips and some is for the dog's paws :laugh: And I don't mind it to drink, but I am a herbal tea lover and it is a really mild one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 korbin13 Use on mozzie bites is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) My order arrived the other day but haven't been back online - thanks Steve! I didn't realise how much 150g would be haha So far tried using it in a spray bottle but Hunter freaks out :laugh: I am planning on bathing them this afternoon and using it as the leave in rinse so will see if that goes any better. The dogs didn;t seem to have any issue with the taste of the brewed flowers added to their dinner so that was good! Edited February 2, 2014 by Lasareina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hmmmm..perhaps TMI - but I have been experimenting, and using the cal Tea instead of commercial underarm deodorant . Seems to actually work!!!! And I SWEAT - no ladylike 'glow' here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm convinced and have placed an order. I hope it went through ok J. I messed up my email addy and had to go back and change it. I ordered the calendula cream as well as the flowers. My dogs are often itchy after a bath and I'm hoping a rinse with the calendula tea will prevent the itchies. Will it leave a yellow tinge on the white on my dog? That's my only concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm convinced and have placed an order. I hope it went through ok J. I messed up my email addy and had to go back and change it. I ordered the calendula cream as well as the flowers. My dogs are often itchy after a bath and I'm hoping a rinse with the calendula tea will prevent the itchies. Will it leave a yellow tinge on the white on my dog? That's my only concern. Yes it went through O.K. Thank you I very much doubt that it will leave a yellow tinge but will be interested to hear back from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) There are several studies showing the differences in organic versus non organic with the immune system and its not just about whether they use chemicals to grow them either - here is one. Not sure I understand why or how but My conclusion is for an extra dollar the organic is probably the best. My link Abstract Extracts of dried flowers from Calendula officinalis were examined for their ability to inhibit the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) replication. Both organic and aqueous extracts were relatively nontoxic to human lymphocytic Molt-4 cells, but only the organic one exhibited potent anti-HIV activity in an in vitro MTT/tetrazolium-based assay. In addition, in the presence of the organic extract (500 micrograms/mL), the uninfected Molt-4 cells were completely protected for up to 24 h from fusion and subsequent death, caused by cocultivation with persistently infected U-937/HIV-1 cells. It was also found that the organic extract from Calendula officinalis flowers caused a significant dose- and time-dependent reduction of HIV-1 reverse transcription (RT) activity. An 85% RT inhibition was achieved after a 30 min treatment of partially purified enzyme in a cell-free system. These results suggested that organic extract of flowers from Calendula officinalis possesses anti-HIV properties of therapeutic interest. Edited February 3, 2014 by Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I brewed around 4 tablespoons worth and added to my huskies clam shell splash pool with around 2 inches of water as he digs in it 6-10 times a day in the hot weather :D So he happily gives himself a rinse and the occasional drink. I do give him a correct dose with a spray bottle all over once a week though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) My Pug doesn't get itchy but I'm wondering if the calendula tea might have coat conditioning properties?? At the moment he gets washed with Melrose organic shampoo with a few drops each of organic rosemary, lavender and tea tree oil added to 500 ml of shampoo (I buy it in bulk). Edited February 3, 2014 by puggedforlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essentialdog Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Calendula is good for your dog's skin and has healing properties. If you want an emollient (conditioning) for your dog's coat, then a pH balanced moisturiser or conditioner with calendula in it would do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Okay, thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My Pug doesn't get itchy but I'm wondering if the calendula tea might have coat conditioning properties?? At the moment he gets washed with Melrose organic shampoo with a few drops each of organic rosemary, lavender and tea tree oil added to 500 ml of shampoo (I buy it in bulk). Ive got a leave on or wash off PH balanced conditioner with calendula - if you want to give it a go P.M. me your address and Ill send you a sample - its not on the website yet Ive got that and several more things to add but the awards have me on go slow until I've called all of the nominees - so its coming next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My Pug doesn't get itchy but I'm wondering if the calendula tea might have coat conditioning properties?? At the moment he gets washed with Melrose organic shampoo with a few drops each of organic rosemary, lavender and tea tree oil added to 500 ml of shampoo (I buy it in bulk). Ive got a leave on or wash off PH balanced conditioner with calendula - if you want to give it a go P.M. me your address and Ill send you a sample - its not on the website yet Ive got that and several more things to add but the awards have me on go slow until I've called all of the nominees - so its coming next. Excellent, thanks! I will PM you now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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