Calendula Officinalis
Calendula Flowers / Calendula Officinalis / Organic Dried Marigold Flowers / Calendula Flowers Herbal Tea
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis
Other Names: Marigold, Pot marigold, Ruddles, Marybud, Gold bloom, Summer's bride, Holigold, Calendule, Garden marigold
The plant is native of Southern Europe. It's an annual and perennial plant with the smooth, waxy and glandular stem. The genus name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock" or possibly "little weather-glass". The common name "marigold" refers to the Virgin Mary. The most commonly cultivated and used member of the genus is Calendula officinalis, the pot marigold. Popular herbal and cosmetic products named "Calendula" invariably derive from C. officinalis.
Also known as "poor man's saffron," the petals are edible and can be used fresh in salads or dried and used to color cheese or as a substitute for saffron. Calendulas have a mildly sweet taste that is slightly bitter, and as it dries these flavors become more intense. It can be used to add color to soups, stews, poultry dishes, custards and liquors.
Usage:
-2 tablespoons of the herb are placed in 500 ml of boiling water. Brew for 5 minutes. Strain.
-100 grams of dried plant can be thrown into a tub and bathed in it.
Traditional Use
Calendula is one of the most loved herbs for the skin, and a gentle, everyday tea. It is traditionally used:
- Externally, to soothe and care for the skin, and infused in oil for homemade balms and creams
- As a tea to support healthy liver and gallbladder function
- As a gentle gargle and mouth rinse for the gums
- As a natural source of antioxidants, including carotenoids and flavonoids
- In aromatic herbal pillows
Harvest & Character
Bright orange dried flower heads, rich in natural carotenoids, with a mild, slightly bitter taste.
Also known as: Pot marigold, garden marigold
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