Plant Part: Whole Flower & Petals

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly sweet, earthy, gently bitter, and herbaceous with subtle floral undertones

Overview & Traditional Uses

Calendula, affectionately known as the "Sunshine Herb," is a brilliant golden-orange blossom deeply rooted in ancient Mediterranean, Ayurvedic, and traditional European folk herbalism. Famous for tracking the movement of the sun, Calendula blossoms are packed with skin-loving triterpenoids, carotenoids, bioflavonoids, and soothing resins that bring golden warmth, tissue comfort, and gentle lymphatic movement to both internal brews and external handcrafted apothecary preparations.

• Lymphatic Movement & Skin Radiance: A premier traditional alterative and gentle vulnerary steeped to encourage sluggish lymphatic flow, support digestive mucosal health, and cultivate clear, glowing skin from the inside out.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Steeped in solar magic, warmth, joy, and emotional optimism. Associated with the Heart and Solar Plexus chakras, protection, spiritual sight, and inviting sunny abundance into the home. Used in altar bowls, ritual bath blends, and floor washes to dispel heavy shadows and restore vibrant life force.

• Apothecary Infusions & Salves: A cornerstone botanical for slow-infusing into jojoba or olive oil to craft soothing body oils, golden salves, herbal steam pods, and delicate facial balms.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried flowers in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 10–12 minutes, covered to capture the aromatic volatile oils. Strain and sip warm.

• Topical Skin & Steam Infusion: Steep 2 tablespoons in hot water for a gentle facial steam, or brew a strong tea to use as a soothing herbal compress for dry or sun-kissed skin.

• Pairs Well With: Chamomile, Red Clover Tops, Nettle Leaf, Rose Petals, Peppermint, Lemon Balm.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Calendula is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy/ragweed) family; exercise caution if you have known severe sensitivities to plants in this family. Not recommended for internal use during pregnancy without consulting a healthcare provider.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight to preserve the brilliant golden-orange petals and active resins.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)