09/01/2025
Marigold-Calendula Officinalis. The common pot mariogld our grandmother's planted along with their vegetables to keep out pests. This underrated 'heirloom' plant has way to many benefits to go unnoticed. Most commonly used as an edible garnish for salads, dyes for fabrics and foods, there is less talk about the oils and it's uses for medicinal properties.
The leaves of the mariogld can be ground into a poultice to support wound care and prevent infection. The extracts are not only anti viral and anti inflammatory but calms the digestive system when taken as a tea.
This little powerhouse flower of the sun symbolizes rebirth, the cycles of life and shows us strength to bloom even through challenges.
Today I honored this timeless flower by harvesting and drying to be used in some of my upcoming blends 🌱✨️
