(editor's note: The name, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) comes from the Latin "the first day of the month," and refers to it's long blooming season (May through November). It is also sometimes called the pot marigold and is different from the smaller ornamental marigold (Tagetes). It's aromatic fragrance is the active ingredient useful for minor burns and skin wounds.
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Calendula
This bright and cheery flower hosts gold and orange blooms with a distinctive scent. The leaves and flowers can be added to salads for some culinary beauty, although the strongest medicinal properties are in the flower heads and petals.
Calendula has strong antiseptic properties and can be used both internally and externally. When used externally, Calendula helps heal minor wounds by reducing inflammation and pus formation. It is also used to alleviate skin ulcers, burns and bruises because of it's ability to improve blood circulation.
Taken internally, the plant stimulates digestion and bowel function. It can also be used as a gargle to relieve sore throats.
Tea
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 tsp of dried calendula petals. Steep for 10 minutes then strain. Drink 2 or 3 cups daily for digestion.
Wound dressing
Soak a compress cloth in the calendula tea above and apply it to the affected area.
Gargle
Again using the tea recipe above, gargle or use it as a mouth rinse several times a day to relieve inflammation in your mouth or throat.
Scrapes, bruises, corns or warts
Press the fresh flower petals to extract the juice and apply directly to those areas affected. You can also combine a few drops of calendula oil with skin lotion.
For soft skin
Take a cold shower, and without drying off, rub your body with calendula oil (sold at health food stores). Follow with a warm shower but don't use any soap. Your skin will soon become softer to the touch.
