Calendula Flowers ORGANIC - FREE SHIP (Calendula officinalis) 1 oz. - 16 oz.

Description

Calendula has been used for thousands of years as food and medicine and to produce a yellow dye to color textiles. Viking women were known to use calendula flowers to add highlights to their hair. It has a long history of use in skin care products. The petals, which contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds including carotenoids such as lutein, are used to make nourishing skin oils, creams, lotions, serums and soaps.
The whole flower heads are added to soups and broths. The flowers also add a mild, pleasant flavor to herbal tea. Calendula is often used in recipes for the skin, as it can help to soothe sensitive skin and irritations. Infuse in oil to make salves, or add to soaps.
Uses:
- Infuse in oil
- Use in soaps, balms, lotions, salves, etc.
- Use in floral displays or potpourri
- Use as a garnish or visual display
- Use in tea blends
- Use in natural dye processing
Origin: United States
Other names: common marigold, pot marigold, english marigold, poet's marigold, husbandman's dial, marybud, merrybud, marygold, summer's bride, ruddles, , garden marigold, scottish marigold
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
The information contained in this listing is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.
Packaged in a resealable plastic bag.