Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Cut & Sifted Flower

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Cut & Sifted Flower HERB COMMON NAME :  Calendula HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Calendula Officinalis OTHER NAMES :  Pot Marigold, summer’s bride, bride of the sun FAMILY :  Asteraceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Sun Zodiac Sign: Leo Chakra:  3rd Solar Plexus Chakra Gender:  Masculine Energy:  Yang Day:  Sunday Rune:  Gebo Tarot:  9 of Swords, 2 of Wands, The Hanged Man (12), Judgement (20) Direction:  South Animal:  Lion, Bumble Bee Sabbat or Holiday:  Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 01), Mabon, the Autumn Equinox (btw. September 21 – 24) Deity or God / Goddess Association:  Lakshmi, Vishnu   Parts Used:  Flower heads Description:  Fresh or dried, only the orange flowers are used .  Calendula is used primarily for the skin. Many commercial lotions and creams actually include calendula extracts to help soothe the skin, and keep it soft and smooth.  Calendula is very effective with chapped skin or skin that’s very dry and cracked.  If you have sunburn, calendula can be vital to helping reduce the burn and inflammation and even prevent problems with peeling later. Various preparations (e.g. infusions, tinctures, fluid extracts) have a long use in folk medicine, particularly in the topical application to wounds, ulcers, eczema, burns, etc. and is considered one of the best herbs for treating local skin problems in first aid treatment with a lotion, poultice or compress. A native of Egypt, this Sun herb was introduced into the British Isles.  It was a staple in medieval gardens there, and Europeans brought it to America.  Colonists flavored “sallets” (cooked greens), soups, and oatmeal with calendula, and even made wine from it. A tea of fresh flowers is good for fending off a cold. An infusion of the petals makes a hair rinse that will lighten and brighten hair. Historical Uses:  soothing dry cracked skin, soothing chapped skin, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, antibiotic, Emmenagogue, Immunostimulant, Lymphatic, Vulnerary, Demulcent, Emollient, soften skin, smooth skin, ease sunburn, eczema, Dry skin, itching, psoriasis, antiseptic, prevents the spread of skin infections, relieves muscle spasms, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, heals cuts and wounds, antitoxin, mildly estrogenic, menopause, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, varicose veins, burns, sunburn, acne, rashes, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, soothes sore nipples from breastfeeding, menstrual pain, PMS, douche for yeast infections, bites and stings, hives, skin toning, scars, bruises, scars, scrapes, mildly diaphoretic, stimulates bile, helps regulate menstruation Mystical Attributes:  In the language of flowers, marigold means “pain and grief” or signifies a wish to comfort one who is grieving.  The plant has a long association with Samhain.  All types of marigolds can be used as offerings to the dead, as well as in magic for remembering deceased loved ones.  Marigold is considered the flower of the dead in Mexico where it is used to decorate ancestral altars for Day of the Dead celebrations. Calendula symbolizes love and constancy, is great for wedding bouquets and decorations, and is useful for love potions.  An old love spell dictates that a woman should collect soil that her prospective partner has stepped on and pot it up with a calendula plant. The health of the plant indicated the health of the relationship. It’s a protection herb that is often carried with us to create positive outcomes in challenging situations. It is a magical herb to help you move what is “stuck”, both in your life and in your psyche. It supports us in bringing in and sustaining wealth. It can be wealth of money, or wealth of knowledge, wisdom, or love. A great tool to use when you want to manifest a focused intention. It was said that if the marigolds didn’t open by 7 am there would be a thunderstorm. One medieval belief about marigold was that it would strip a witch of her will. Calendula symbolizes endurance. Wreaths of marigold hung over a door are said to keep evil and negativity from entering. Dried petals can be strewn to consecrate an area or burned in consecration incense. Calendula helps us to remember our dreams, and is a good addition to dream pillows. The marigold is an important flower in certain religious ceremonies in Nepal and is used to decorate Hindu temples in India. Old lore tells of the plant’s use to grant a vision of anyone who has stolen anything from the bearer. Calendula is used to bring comfort to those who are nervous and prone to fear, as well as those who have gone through a profound shock or trauma to the system. It is used to temper anger and rash behavior. Calendula can also be used to encourage emotional warmth and tolerance, compassion, and the ability to truly listen to what others are saying. It is said that walking barefoot through marigold flowers grants an understanding of the knowledge of birds to girls. In Hoodoo, calendula is combined with other herbs (galangal root, yellow dock, carnation, snake root, and bergamot) and together with Just Judge oil and a protection nail, put into a small purple or white cloth pouch that is carried for protection during court cases and legal matters. Another Hoodoo magical item is Gambler’s Gold Lucky Seven Hand Wash, which is a decoction of alfalfa, allspice, calendula, chamomile, cinnamon, coriopsis, and Irish moss. Strain and use to wash hands before playing games of chance. Mystical Intentions:  Protection Spells, Luck spells, Money Spells, Help dream recall, protection, helps you move when “stuck”, positivity, wealth, knowledge, wisdom, love, focused intention, positive energy, protection, eases legal stress, increases psychic awareness, peace, constancy, comfort, grieving, offering to the dead, remember deceased loved ones, ancestral magic, Day of the Dead, protection from negativity, protect home from evil, dream pillows, catch a thief, warmth, tolerance, compassion, protection during court cases, protection in legal matters, luck in games of chance, endurance, happiness, prosperity, psychic powers, harmony Other Uses: Calendula flowers are edible fresh or dried and lend a lovely color and light, fresh flavor to soups, teas and other beverages. Used to make a variety of cosmetics, such as soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners, lotions, creams, salves, ointments, oils, poultices Infusion: 1-4 g/cup TID Tincture: (1:2, 60%), 1.5-4.5 ml QD, or 10-30 ml weekly.   Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Calendula officinalis is a short-lived aromatic herb that can reach nearly 2 1/2 feet in height. The plant has branched stems with leaves that are roughly 2–7 inches in length, that have hair on top and bottom. The flowerheads are yellow and 1 ½ to 2 ¾ inch in diameter. The flowerhead is surrounded by two rows of hairy bracts. In the wild the plant often has a single ring of ray florets surrounding the central disc florets. The disc florets are tubular and hermaphrodite, and generally of a more intense orange-yellow color than the female, tridentate, peripheral ray florets.  The plant may flower the full length of the year if conditions are suitable. Marigold enjoys sunny (to partially sunny) locations. It is an annual in cooler climates and a perennial in warmer climates. Typically grown in cultivated gardens where it adds ornamental color, marigold is also often grown as a utilitarian herb for many therapeutic purposes.  Marigold succeeds in any well-drained soil, though it prefers a good loam. Sow seeds directly in the garden soil from spring to early summer and again in September. The seed germinates best in darkness and usually within 1 – 2 weeks at 21°C. The plant often self-sows freely. Marigold flowers are also used fresh or dried. If they are being collected for drying they are harvested when fully open, in the morning when the dew has dried, and need to be dried quickly in the shade, or in a warm over for 2-4 hours on pastry paper on a cookie sheet.  Once they are dry, remove the petals and store in a sealed jar away from light and heat which can damage the oils they contain. How to grow Pot Marigold: Barely cover the seeds to germinate in 14 days at room temperature. The best time to sow is in April, but you can sow in July for fall blooms or in fall for blooms in spring. Transplant to full sun and rich soil, planting 9″/22cm inches apart. It gets 12-18in/30-45cm tall. This annual will reseed when it’s happy.   Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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