Organic Calendula Calendula officinalis seeds

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R30.00

Bursting with color and a delicate scent.
10 Seeds – Organic Non GMO
This is the strain of calendula used in herbal preparations. Its blooms are golden and profuse, and its scent when brushed in the garden or crumbled in the hand is lovely and clean and cool. This soothing herb has a delicate smell and can be used in herbal preparations for burns or skin irritations. Also known as “pot marigold,” the bright, rounded, golden blooms, make it easy to see why.

Important information:

Seeds purchased from LIHM are non-refundable and non-returnable
They are open pollinated and untreated, non GMO
It is the clients responsibility to research whether the seeds are suitable for there local area
Due to our lack of control over the buyers cultivation practice and weather conditions, we cannot be held responsible if seeds do not germinate.

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Growing Information

Calendula Pot Marigold is very easy to grow from seed. Sow them in fertile garden soil that is well-drained in a sunny location. Calendula seeds can be sown just before the last frost during the spring. In order to promote a more compact and healthy plant, pinch any young plants back. This will encourage a bushy growth and prevent plants becoming leggy once they have established. Make sure to water regularly especially during the hotter periods of the season and deadhead often to encourage new flowers to bloom.

The flower petals of the calendula plant (Calendula officinalis), or pot marigold, have been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century. Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries but is now grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world. However, it is not the same as the annual marigold plant that is often grown in gardens.

Calendula has high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect cells from being damaged by unstable molecules called free radicals. Calendula appears to fight inflammation, viruses, and bacteria.

Traditionally, calendula has been used to treat stomach upset and ulcers, as well as relieve menstrual cramps, but there is no scientific evidence that calendula works for these problems. Today, calendula is often used topically, meaning it is applied to the skin.

Calendula has been shown to help wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area, which helps the body grow new tissue. It is also used to improve skin hydration and firmness. The dried petals of the calendula plant are used in tinctures, ointments, and washes to treat burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor infections they cause. Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy.

 

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