Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Calendula flowers can be infused into oils and incorporated into lotions, creams, and balms.
Calendula was used in India in ancient times and according to Ayurvedic healing principles is energetically cooling and has a bitter and pungent taste. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is used to support healthy skin. Traditionally, in North American indigenous cultures, it has been employed to combat the occasional upset stomach.