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This sunny little flower brightens most gardens. It is powerful vulnerary, healing the body by promoting cell repair, and acts as an antiseptic, keeping infection from occurring in injuries. Calendula is most often used externally for bruises, burns, sores and skin ulcers and, of course, you see it used in many cosmetics for its skin soothing effects.

Calendula flowers, also known as marigold, make delicious and fragrant tea.

Culinary flowers are traditional ingredients in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, often used as a dye as a replacement for saffron and as seasoning in soups and cakes.

Calendula is one of the most healing, anti-inflammatory, antiviral herbs on the planet.

Calendula tea:

Put a small handful of calendula flowers into a cup and fill with boiling water. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes. Calendula tea is naturally sweet, but you can add honey for a sweeter taste.