Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has been used for over 1000 years across various cultures as a healing plant.
Ancient Egyptians valued Calendula for it's skin-rejuvenating properties.
In medieval Europe, Calendula was used in balms and teas for treating wounds, fevers, and digestive issues.
Calendula was also used on battlefields during World War I to clean wounds and prevent infection. The bright orange petals were traditionally added to oils and salves to speed up healing and reduce inflammation.
Calendula was considered a 'sun herb', used to bring warmth and balance to the skin and body.
SKIN INTEGRITY
Calendula is perhaps best known for its powerful yet gentle ability to support skin repair. It enhances tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, and supports the skin barrier. Used topically in balms, oils, and soap bars, it’s ideal for dry, cracked, or irritated skin- conditions that tend to show up as the air gets colder and drier.
Calendula is particuarly suited for:
- Eczema or dermatitis
- Nappy/diaper rash
- Minor cuts, burns and scrapes
- Dry, wind-chapped hands and lips.
Its vulnerary action (tissue-healing) is paired with mild antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it both protective and restorative.
ENERGETICS AND TRADITION
Calendula is ruled by the sun warming, uplifting, and protective. It has long been used in folk medicine to lift the spirits, ward off illness, and align the body with seasonal light.
In Western herbal tradition, calendula is seen as both gentle and powerful: ideal for children, elders, and anyone with sensitive constitutions.
How to use Calendula this season:
- Calendula Balm for dry hands, cracked skin and nappy rash.
- Calendula Soap to cleanse without stripping the skin barrier.
- Baby Bath & Massage Oil for gentle skin nourishment and daily massage.
