Calendula Officinalis | Origin: Egypt
Calendula / Pot Marigold Whole, Organic, 1/2 LB.
Calendula / Pot Marigold Whole, Organic, 1/2 LB.
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Calendula is used externally as a tea, in baths or salves, and for skin issues. It is not related to the common garden Marigold, although it is commonly called Pot Marigold.
Traditionally used as a gargle for helping to reduce inflammation of the mouth, throat, and tonsils, this colorful herb has many soothing and healing properties. Calendula is most frequently used externally on wounds, burns, sensitive skin and for first aid purposes, as it may help soothe and rejuvenate the skin.
Common names: Calendula, Pot Marigold
Excerpts from The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook
"With those bright, yellow orange flowers, you might mistake Calendula Flowers for any other marigold. But calendula is actually an entirely different plant. It's native to northern Africa and the south-central portion of Europe, but it can be grown elsewhere, including indoors. If you can't visually distinguish calendula flowers from marigold, you'll probably be more successful using your nose: regular garden marigolds give off a strong, unpleasant aroma (although some people like it); calendula flowers are comparatively milder. Therapeutic uses for calendula flowers include burns, inflammation, mucositis, and pharyngitis."
Excerpts from Practical Herbalism
"Calendula is a remedy long used throughout Europe and the Americas for wound healing and ulcer treatments. Culpeper speaks of the flowers, either fresh or dried, as being 'much used in possets, broth, and drink as a comforter of the heart and spirits, and to expel any malignant or pestilential quality which might annoy them."
Instructions / How To Use
Instructions / How To Use
Calendula can be used in many bath and body DIY projects. Make a Sugar or Salt Scrub! 1. Add a tablespoon of dried petals to 1/2 cup sugar or epson salt. 2. Add 1/4 cup of your favorite oil such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil or a blend of two oils. 3. (Optional) Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. 4. Mix together and store in an airtight 6 oz jar. Calendula Infused Massage Oil 1. Fill glass jar 1/3 full of herbs and cover with coconut oil or your oil of choice. Screw on lid and place jar on top of a dishtowel in a crock pot. Fill the crock pot with water (but not above the jar’s lid) and turn on warm for three days. 2. Check the water level everyday to make sure the water hasn’t evaporated, and fill as needed. NEVER pour cold water over a hot glass jar. 3. After three days, strain the herbs off of the oil (while warm). Store in a glass jar in a cool, dark location. Calendula Salve 1. Follow instructions above for making a massage oil. 2. Melt a 1/2 cup (approximately 2 oz. of beeswax pastilles for 8 to 9 oz. of infused oil) of beeswax in a saucepan on low heat and add oil. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted. Add a drop of vitamin E oil or grapeseed oil for every ounce of oil. This is a natural preservative. 3. Pour into metal tins and let sit over night or carefully place in refrigerator to cool and harden.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Organic Calendula Flowers
Precautions / Allergens
Precautions / Allergens
Not recommended for internal use when pregnant. If you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family you may be allergic to calendula. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before adding herbal products to your routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medications.
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Returns
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Infestation
Organic and non-treated herbs, spices and teas, although great for the environment and for our health, are often susceptible to infestation even with proper storage and preventative measures.
At Bulk Herb Store, we take measures to ensure that our herbs and teas are kept fresh and pest-free, including preventative steps such as using natural repellents and placing traps. In addition, Bulk Herb Store uses good hygiene practices to ensure a healthy, clean and pest-free environment for our Organic and wildcrafted herbs and spices.
It is our policy to make sure that all herbs leaving the BHS warehouse are pest-free. However, in the event that you find one of the herbs or herbal mixes you purchased is infested, please contact us within 60 days of purchase for a full refund or replacement, and we will credit you back for the item(s)-- no questions asked.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult with your health care provider before adding any supplements to your routine.




FAQs
What is the shelf life of bulk herbs?
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What is the best way to store bulk herbs?
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Which is more effective - tea or tincture?
Teas and tinctures both have their individual advantages.
The potency of most herbs is much greater in a tincture. However, a tea can be immediately prepared and taken.
Also, a tea often has an immediate soothing or invigorating aspect to it (depending on the herbs used).