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    All About Calendula

    Calendula, often known as marigolds, are strongly aromatic plants with brilliant orange and yellow flowers, well known to help with various skin issues. Traditional remedies have also included using the flowers to make a tea or poultice and apply to wounds to help reduce bleeding, inflammation, and healing time. The flowers are also edible, and can be enjoyed as a fresh and colorful garnish on salads, cupcakes, and more.


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    Fun Fact

    Ancient Aztecs used to carry around marigolds to ward off danger and heal wounds. Today, they have become the official flower for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.

    Calendula Research

    Most research articles found pertained to the skin, demonstrating the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing capabilities of calendula. It may also be useful as an insect repellent, to reduce anxiety, to improve oral health, and as part of an herbal recipe for ear pain. More research is warranted.

    Calendula Research

    Calendula Blog Articles

    3 Orange Herbs to Help Your Skin Glow!
    Asteraceae Anxiolytics
    Easy Loose Herb Tea Gift Idea
    edible flowers Edible Flowers
    Explaining the Ingredients: Skin Moisturizing Herbal Lotion or Oil Recipe
    It’s Thyme to Get Started: What I will be Planting in My Spring Herb Garden this Year!

    Calendula Herb and Essential Oil


    Latin Name: Calendula officinalis

    Family: Asteraceae

    Other Common Names

    • Marigold, gold-bloom, holligold
    • Not to be confused with: Mexican marigold (Tagetes lucida)

    Plant Description

    This is a common annual plant with a strong aroma and orange or yellow flowers.

    Herb Description

    Flowering tops are used as both an edible herb and to make skin serums.

    Essential Oil Description

    Oil is CO2 distilled and smells strongly herbacious and sweet, like the marigold.

    Key Constituents

    • Cadinol / Alpha Cadinol / T-Cadinol
    • Triterpene saponins (in herb)
    • Carotenoids (in herb)

    Calendula Recipes

    3 Orange Herbs to Help Your Skin Glow!
    Asteraceae Anxiolytics
    Calendula Skin Serum Recipe
    Easy Loose Herb Tea Gift Idea
    Explaining the Ingredients: Skin Moisturizing Herbal Lotion or Oil Recipe
    Oats & Flowers Bath Soak Recipe

    Therapeutic Uses

    anti-fungal Anti-fungal
    antibacterial Antibacterial
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiseptic Antiseptic
    antiviral Antiviral
    anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    children's health Children’s Health
    female health Female Health
    Green Gardening
    Oral Health
    repellent Repellent
    Sedative / Calming
    skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Green Gardening
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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