What is Calendula used for?+
Calendula is best known for wound care and skin healing, everyday skin care, women's reproductive health. Apply the salve or infused oil 2–3 times daily to clean skin.
What's the best way to prepare Calendula?+
Calendula can be prepared as infusion, tincture, infused oil, and salve. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Calendula should I take?+
Salve/oil: apply 2-3x daily; Infusion: 1 Tbsp dried in 8oz hot, steep 10 min
What forms does Calendula come in?+
Calendula is sold as dried flower, tincture, infused oil, salve, and tea. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Calendula?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr, infused oil 1 yr, salve 1-2 yr
Is Calendula safe for pets?+
Calendula is generally safe around pets. Excellent for pet skin care; safe topical use As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Calendula come from?+
Flowers; Europe, USA
What are the energetics of Calendula?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Calendula is considered neutral and dry. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
