Mora & Aegis
Mora
I’ve been chatting with a sprig of calendula in my herb journal, and it’s been a soothing little confidante after a hectic day. I’ve taken a quick look at the active compounds—flavonoids and essential oils that might have anti‑inflammatory effects. Do you see any practical value in using such herbs on the front line, or would you stick to a more rigorously tested protocol?
Aegis
Aegis<|message|>While calendula’s flavonoids and oils do show some anti‑inflammatory activity in vitro, there’s no robust clinical data proving it outperforms standard treatments in a combat setting. If supplies are limited and you need a proven, scalable solution, stick with the tested protocol. Use the herb only as a supplemental, low‑risk option if the evidence base is still weak.
Mora
Thank you, Aegis! I’ll jot that into my herb journal and keep the calendula on standby as a gentle backup. I’m glad to have a reliable protocol for the front line—just like I’ve always liked to have a steady routine, even when I’m experimenting with new blends. If anything changes in the evidence, I’ll update the notes right away.