Calendula could be considered a bitter herb, and as with other bitters the flowers will aid
in digestion.
Also, as great of a healer it is on your skin it will work to do the same on the inside, specifically the herb has been known to help heal ulcers. When you drink calendula, you may experience a tingling sensation on your lips and tongue.
What Else Can You Do With Calendula?
- Make a strong tea out of the flowers and used it as a hair rinse for conditioning and shine
- Use the fresh leaves of the plant as a green in your salad. Add the petals too, they are slightly peppery
- Dye is made from the flowers to use in butter and cheese!
- You can make a nice little eye rinse if you have pink eye by infusing the flowers. Make sure to cool your brew before use.
- Create a tincture
Calendula is a very rewarding plant to have in your garden, harvesting both flower heads and seeds is very easy.
As a marigold, this plant also has few pests and can actually deter pests from some of your other plants. Many varieties are perennial and plants will self sow into your garden, so keep that in mind as this plant helps turn your thumb green.
If you want to have a boastable dried herb collection or an herbal apothecary, Calendula is something you must have on hand. Use it dried or fresh, in salves, teas, tinctures, and herbal preparations - it’s a multipurpose workhorse and a pleasure to grow in your garden.
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