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Calendula Flowers Wild Crafted Dried ~ 8 oz. Freshly Packed USA Free Ship

Wild Crafted Calendula Flower Whole Dried ~ 8 oz Calendula, also called pot marigold, is a member of the daisy family that is native to Europe and cultivated as an annual in cooler climates and as a perennial in warmer regions. It is a companion plant to other species in the garden that are affected by soil nematodes and those that benefit from the presence of pollen beetles.Since the time of the ancient Romans and Greeks, calendula has been used to make a natural dye for cloth. A strong infusion (tea) of the flowers adds golden highlights to fair hair. The flowers are also fed to canaries to enhance the color of their feathers.Although the ancients could not have known that calendula contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory carotenes, the herb has been used for centuries to make topical preparations to ease eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, abrasions and other irritations. Each order is packaged and sealed in aluminum foil/poly zip lock bag. Shipping via USPS First Class with tracking.

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Calendula Flower Petals Dried ~ Calendula officinalis ~ 100% Premium

Calendula Flower Petals Dried ~ 100% Premium Botanical name: Calendula Officinalis Choose from size 1 oz to 16+ oz. Calendula is a European herb in the sunflower family that is also known as ruddles, marybud, pot marigold, summer’s bride, husbandman’s dial. The latter refers to the flower’s tendency to follow the sun. In fact, the genus name for Calendula is taken from the Latin phrase that means, “little clock.”Historically, calendula has been used to produce various preparations for skin and hair. It is a traditional ingredient in soaps, salves and balms and in lotions and creams formulated to address dry or irritated skin. Calendula tea is used as a final rinse to add golden highlights to lighter shades of hair.In cooking, calendula is a popular tea ingredient. The herb also lends subtle flavor and color to soups, broths and other liquids, as well as rice. In fact, calendula is often used as an alternative saffron, earning the herb the nickname “poor man’s saffron.” *Please Note: we offer Free Shipping USPS First Class. If you wish to expedite shipping, please select shipping option USPS Priority Shipping. Thank you ~