Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Family

The Active Herbalist products with calendula: Immuni-Tea

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Supplementation Forms

Taste

Energetics

Actions

Organs & Body Systems Herb Acts Upon

Traditional Uses

Current Uses (& Studies/Research)

o   “Calendula officinalis shows promising results regarding its potential usage in cancer management, especially in cancer prevention, treatment, and in palliative care.”

When to Reach for Herb & In What Form

Dosage & Preparation

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations & Recommended Reading:

-        Herbs in History: Calendula by Alain Touwaide & Emanuela Appetiti, June 2003

-        Calendula Monograph by Sajah Popham

-        The Healing Garden by Juliet Blankespoor

-        Body Into Balance by Maria Noel Groves

-        The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier

Recipe of the Week:

Calendula Infused Oil