The Calendula

06/06/2025

Ameizing

07/13/2024

07/13/2024

When does calendula bloom?
Calendula officinalis). But in Ukraine, one of the oldest and most popular among medicinal and decorative plants, which has earned universal recognition and is undeniably popular, is called marigold. This is an annual plant from the aster family up to 50–70 cm tall. It blooms from the end of May until frost

07/13/2024

Where does calendula grow?
Calendula is a sun-loving, cold-resistant, unpretentious plant that grows on any soil. To achieve lush, bright, large flowers, it should be planted on fertile soil. In the shade, the marigold flowers will be paler, the flowers will be smaller, and the plants will be elongated.

07/11/2024

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) in the early morning. Do not allow familiarity to breed contempt--despite its familiarity, this little orange lovely is still among the top 10 healing herbs worldwide. A wholistic combination of antiinflammatory and antiseptic, the flowers find their way into tea, tincture, succus, oil and salve. There is no more broadscale herb among them all. Pictured a couple of rows raised up for seed production. More in "Making Plant Medicine" and "Growing Plant Medicine." The quintessential starter herb!

07/11/2024

Calendula has an upright, branched stem, 40-70 cm high. The leaves are alternate, the upper ones are slightly different in shape from the lower ones. The flowers are yellow or yellow-orange, collected in baskets. When they bloom, achenes are formed in their place.

Calendula flowers are used in folk remedies. They are usually collected from June to September. Harvesting should take place in dry weather. After that, the flowers are dried and used as a single agent or added to special collections.

07/09/2024

Why drink calendula tea?
Calendula tea effectively eliminates the intensity and duration of cough, normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, relieves inflammation in gout, and reduces painful sensations in arthritis. It is recommended to be used as a dietary supplement to the diet for liver, skin, oral cavity and cardiovascular system problems.

07/07/2024

Calendula, also known as pot Marigold, is NOT the same as your garden Marigold. 🌼

The petals of this flower have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, ingested and topically.

** As I am not a Dr., I will not delve into the ingestion part, but feel free to do your own research and make your own decisions on use.**

Originally native to Mediterranean countries, you can now find it worldwide, often as an ornamental.

Calendula, high in flavonoids, (which are plant-based antioxidants) have been shown to protect cells from free radical damage.

Calendula has also been shown to fight inflammation, viruses, and bacteria. It is also good for scrapes, burns cuts and bruises.

Some other well known topical uses for this wonder flower are:

🌼Diaper rash

🌼Eczema, psoriasis, rashes

🌼Insect bites

🌼Hemorrhoids

🌼Antifungal properties like:
Jock itch, vaginal itching , ringworm

🌼 Dry, cracked skin

🌼 Antimicrobial and antiseptic

It is often made into salves, creams, tinctures, balms or lotions with either fresh or dried flowers, which you can source from many reputable online sources, or grow your own.

**this photo is not mine **

07/07/2024

Who can't drink marigolds?
Contraindications to the use of indications
Children under 18 should not take calendula inside. Pregnant and lactating women are not allowed to use the preparations of marigold flowers. Using calendula during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.

07/04/2024

What does calendula treat?
Calendula is recommended for burns, cuts, skin cracks, purulent wounds. In some cases, calendula preparations can be used to treat gynecological problems, such as inflammation of the vaginal mucosa or inflammation of the urinary tract.