Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also called pot marigold, is a hardy self-sowing annual flower, best planted in late summer–early autumn. It prefers temperate and subtropical areas.
Calendula have a bright orange flower, although some varieties have yellows and pinks too.
You can make your own calendula cream by binding water and oil components together to form a liquid with a firm consistency. Calendula cream can be used for inflammation, itchy skin, dryness, acne, scrapes, wounds or eczema.
Why not put the calendula in your garden to good use with our DIY healing salve…
You can find the full recipe here:
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