The 4 Incredible Benefits of Calendula
The Flower Power of Calendula
We absolutely love this amazing flower powerhouse and not only because of its vibrant orange and yellow hues. Calendula officinalis, referred to also as calendula or marigold, has many uses, including culinary.
It is also known for numerous skin-care benefits. It has been used in Western herbalism for many centuries.
The Top 4 Properties of Calendula:
anti-inflammatory
antifungal
antibacterial
antiseptic
These wonderful properties make the calendula flower petals a key ingredient in many natural salves, balms, and ointments to assist with many skin issues. It has been known to help to speed healing of burns, cuts, scrapes, and wounds while it also minimizes scar tissues.
Calendula is known to reduce inflammation and soften, nourish, moisturize and protect the skin so it is great for diaper rash, cradle cap, dry skin, and eczema.
Calendula
is a natural go-to for sunburn.
can be used in natural leave-in hair tonics to balance the scalp and help with dry and damaged hair to shine again.
helps to soothe and to rejuvenate skin cells, so often it is used in natural facial toners, as well.
Do You Love Calendula Products?
Here are some of our favorites:
Enjoy in good health!
Until next time,
Anita