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A Soothing Calendula Salve


Calendula, also known as pot marigold is an easy to grow annual and one season in your garden of this wonderful flower will give you more next season, as it readily reseeds. Once established calendula require only occasional watering and prefer poor to average well-drained soil (nothing too rich or wet). Like most herbs, calendulas are adaptable and do not require a lot of maintenance. These plants can be grown directly in a garden or in pots, placed in full sun or shade. The lendula does prefer cooler temperatures and the flowers will last longer in filtered sun or shady areas. Deadheading the spent blooms will allow blooms from spring into autumn and possibly longer if you are in a warmer climate. During very warm spells in the summer, your calendula may take a break from blooming but will resume once the heat wave is over. These plants can grow as tall as 3' so regular pinching will keep your plants bushy.

The Continuously Blooming Bright Yellow-Orange Flowers Are Edible!


They can be used in soups, stews, omelets and will brighten any salad. A tea made of the flowers may support the lymph system.


Tinctures and oils made from the flowers are soothing to skin irritations, anti-inflammatory, anti fungal, astringent and antiseptic and are used in many cosmetics, skin moisturizers and shampoos


This Calendula Salve Is A Very Popular Salve Among Herbalist.


You will need:

The Steps:

  • Over low heat warm the oil and stir in the bees wax.

  • Add and stir in the essential oil and the turmeric.

  • Pour into tins or small jars and allow to cool before placing lid.

  • Store in a cool, dark place. (This slave will be good for one year)

How to Use:

  • Apply a small amount of the salve to rashes, cuts, diaper rash and craddle cap

 

Note: Although calendula has a perfect saftey record with no toxicity reported. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea species) should exercise caution with calendula, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common. It recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

 



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