All About the Herb Calendula

This beautiful flower is native to the Mediterranean region. Its other name is ‘pot marigold’.

The flower is the part of the plant used as it contains many powerful antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, quercetin, and rutin.

💪🏼 It has strong anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

👂🏼 It is a potent remedy for inflammatory conditions like ear infections, diaper rash, dermatitis, ulcers, and sore throats.

🤕 Calendula can help improve skin health by increasing blood flow and oxygen to necessary areas such as wounds.

🦠 With its anti-microbial components, calendula is effective in fighting pathogens associated with Candida and even antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria – hence why you see it used in many anti-septic products!

💩 Studies show that extracts of calendula can help relax muscle spasms and menstrual cramps, as well as relieve constipation.

🧬 Research also shows that calendula fights carcinogenic activity within tumors and activates the lymphocytes, which fight against infections and foreign invaders.

🍵 Enjoy it as a tea, in a salad, in a warm bath, as a healing salve, or in beauty products, and can even be used as a dye.

Calendula is generally considered safe; although, if you have allergies to the daisy (Asteraceae) family, you could have an allergic reaction. Always check with an herbalist and your physician.