20 Medicinal Herbs to Grow & Use - Part 1: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula's resin compound, which you will find if your flower head is sticky, is very healing and strengthening to the skin. It's also a vulnerary, which means it heals wounds very quickly. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is wonderful in herbal infused oils which is a wonderful addition to your homemade soaps, salves, lotions, and other body products.

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Since Calendula is also an edible herb, it can make a beautiful additive to your salads and other meals. It's bitter properties contribute to your body's digestion!

Remember, Calendula is healing to tissues, and this includes stomach ulcers!

Pot Marigold, another name for Calendula, (not to be confused with Marigolds in the Tagetes genus) wants full sun to a little shade and well drained soil. But if you know the trick, they can flourish in dry, rocky mountain soil as long as they're well watered!

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor nor a veterinarian. I'm an herbalist and aromatherapist. The FDA doesn't evaluate herbs and essential oils, and that means that nothing I say or write is ever meant to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease or illness. It's for information only, and please do your own research before using herbs or essential oils. And of course, seek medical attention for serious needs.