Medicinal Properties
Healing and anti bacterial treatment for wounds and rashes, burns and scars, ear infections and bites. Used topically in a cream, salve, oil or powder. Calendula has been shown to help wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area, which helps the body grow new tissue. It is also used to improve skin hydration and firmness. The dried petals of the calendula plant are used in tinctures, ointments, and washes to treat burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor infections they cause. Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy
The flowers and leaves are edible and can be added to salads.
Where is it found on the property:
In the potager beds – cultivated
Other names for Calendula:
Pot Marigold, Calendula officinalis, Pot Marigold, Gold bloom, Holligold, Mary Bud, Ruddles.
