Welcome to Petals n’ Herbs Botanicals! This offer is for a one (1) oz. Calendula Flowers, Whole Petals (Calendula officinalis) Organic – Grown, harvested and processed without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides, GMO’s, synthetic chemicals, growth agents, and free from irradiation and chemical sterilization. Calendula Flowers Also known as Calendula officinalis, pot marigold, Garden Marigold, Gold-Bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Marybud, Zergul. IntroductionThe calendula is an annual flower native to the northern Mediterranean countries. Its name refers to its tendency to bloom with the calendar, usually once a month or every new moon. The term marigold refers to the Virgin Mary, and marigolds are used in Catholic events honoring the Virgin Mary. The Egyptians considered them to have rejuvenating properties. In the Hindu world, the flowers were used to adorn statues of gods in their temples, as well as a colorant in food, fabrics, and cosmetics, and of particular interest, in the 18th and 19th century, calendula was used to color cheese. The calendula was originally used as food rather than as an herb. It adds flavor to cereals, rice, and soups. The petals can be added to salads. As recently as 70 years ago, American physicians used calendula to treat amenorrhea, conjunctivitis, fevers, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns, as well as minor infections of the skin. Constituents Calendulin, beta-carotene and other carotenoids, isoquercitrin, narcissin, rutin, amyrin, lupeol, sterols, and volatile oils. The flowers also contain complex polysaccharides with immunostimulant properties. Parts Used Dried flowers. Typical Preparations Creams, teas, tinctures, infusions, compresses, and washes. SummaryCalendula creams and washes are still used to disinfect minor wounds and to treat infections of the skin. The antibacterial and immune-stimulant properties of the plant make it extremely useful in treating slow-healing cuts and cuts in people who have compromised immune systems. The herb stimulates the production of collagen at wound sites and minimizes scarring. Because of the vivid and brilliant color of calendula, it was thought by many to possess many powers for the protection and benefit of humans. One of the more outlandish claims was that wearing an amulet or necklace made of calendula petals, a bay leaf, and a wolf’s tooth would ensure that any words spoken to the wearer would be kind, peaceful and honest. Precautions None. The information stated is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product and information is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose,or prevent any disease. As with any supplement, please consult your physician prior to use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, have allergies or are on pharmaceutical prescriptions.Payments Based on applicable tax laws, eBay will calculate, collect, and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers.Shipping & HandlingWe ship Monday – Saturday. We do not ship on Sundays or US Holidays. Orders are shipped within 1-2 days of the order being placed. We combine purchases to save on shipping costs except when combining items will compromise safe shipping.Unless otherwise noted in the listing description, all items are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, USPS First Class or USPS Priority Mail (whichever is the most cost effective or is requested by the buyer). Items shipped FREE will not include tracking. Returns MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We have a 30-day money back guarantee. We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within 30 days in the same condition you received it. Please let us know you’re returning it. Refunds will be for the purchase price of the item only unless the item was damaged or not as described in our listing. Thank you for understanding this. If you paid with PayPal, the refund will be credited back to your PayPal account. If you wish to have the refund issued as a store credit, please let us know when you return the item. Please feel free to email if you have any questions.Thanks for looking!