Organic Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)

Qualties:

• Calendula has been used for centuries to colour and spice foods (most commonly soups and butter) as well as a dye to colour textiles and hair.
• It is also well known as a soothing first aid remedy
  • used topically on burns
  • cuts and skin irritations
  • used as an anti-inflammatory
  • anti-bacterial tea
  • help treat urinary tract infections

Common Use:

• The dried flower petals can be used on their own as a soothing herbal tea or in tea blends (Children’s tea, Herbal Nighttime tea)
• As an herbal compress:
  • stored in vinegar or alcohol to create a tinctures
•  Infused in oil which has many cosmetic uses
  • mixed into homemade soaps, lotions, and salves.