Methods and compositions for treating wounds are described. The compositions include core active ingredients derived from the genera of: Calendula, Achillea Millefolium, Syzygium Aromaticum and Helichrysum. The methods include mixing the core active ingredients, preferably with other secondary active ingredients, adjuvants or excipients, to form the composition and administering the composition by topically applying an effective amount of the composition onto a wound or incision of a patient.