The Wild Wisdom of Calendula
Calendula, also known Pot Marigold, is a common garden flower that is also a wonderful herbal healer. Pot Marigolds should not be confused with Marigolds even though they have the same name. Marigolds are from the family Tagetes and Calendula hails from the Aster family. Calendula officinalis is the official healing plant, and it comes in a variety of orange and yellow colors. The word “pot” in Pot Marigold refers to the fact that the calendula petals were historically used in soups and stews as well as in cheesemaking.
Calendula Salve*
Calendula is well known for its skin calming and healing ability. Calendula can help with a variety of skin maladies to include eczema, rashes, sunburn, damaged skin, burns, and scrapes. Calendula salve is anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-aging. Calendula is extremely soothing and gentle, even for children.
There is no typical salve dosage. Apply a salve as needed but remember that a little salve goes a long way. Applying the salve one to four times daily to affected areas is appropriate. Salves have a shelf-life of about one year stored in a cool location. They tend to melt into a liquid at high room temperatures which is why storing in a cool location is necessary.
Calendula Flower Essence*
Flower essences capture the healing vibration of a plant. They work on a different level than tinctures or salves. Flower essences work on helping with emotions, traumas, and fears. They do not work on physical problems or disease although they can help with the underlying emotions behind a disease.
The calming Calendula flower essence embodies listening and calm communication. Calendula is a sun remedy and is here to help usher in warmth and receptivity. Calendula, as a vibrational flower essence, works with communication. Calm and clear communication is the key and is called for when an individual uses sharp, harsh words or is prone to being argumentative.
Typical flower essence dosage is four drops four times daily. You can take the drops directly under the tongue or place them in a glass of water that is slowly sipped. Take the flower essence remedy for two weeks, noting any changes in emotions.
Calendula Around the Web
Calendula Paella by Taste of Home
Calendula and Honey Funnel Cake Recipe by Lovely Greens
Calendula and Thyme Shortbread Cookies by Grow, Forage, Cook, Ferment
Grapefruit and Calendula Tea Hot Mulled Cider Recipe by Ginger with Spice
No-Bake Calendula & Honey Cheesecake (Vegan & Gluten-Free) by Botany Culture
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