Description
Dried marigold flowers are used to make herbal ointments, teas, tinctures, and topical skin treatments. They can be added to pot pourri and they make a colourful decorative finish to soaps and various dry toiletries. Marigolds are also edible flowers and can be infused into carrier oils to make tea.
Dried Marigold Flowers, commonly referred to pot marigold or calendula, are used to make healing herbal ointments, teas, tinctures and topical skin treatments. They can be added to pot pourri and they make a colourful decorative finish to soaps and various dry toiletries.
We love beautiful and bright marigolds, and their dried petals are no different. Marigolds are fantastic added to DIY projects such as soaps, as well as in tea blends, salads and baking.
Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.
USES & BENEFITS
Tea made from dried marigold flowers is said to lower symptoms caused by inflammatory bowel diseases acid reflux and ulcers
Salves and ointments made with marigold flowers are used to treat fungal infections of the skin, including genitals, feet, eyes and mouth
Marigolds are naturally anti inflammatory and skin calming
Marigolds can treat problem skin issues such as eczema, psoriasis and rashes
Add a pop of colour to your soaps and scrubs, or add to salads and baking - marigolds are edible flowers!
Infuse dried marigold petals into your carrier oil of choice by macerating the petals in oil: put it in a sunny window and shake the bottle daily for a few months.
MARIGOLD (CALENDULA) TEA
Just add a tablespoon of dried flowers to the pot of tea (3 or 4 cups) before letting it steep for at least 5 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Dried marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis).
Country of origin: Egypt
Product rating: Green.
WARNINGS
Herbs taken in therapeutic dosages should always be checked for safety and use during pregnancy and breast feeding in consultation with a qualified herbal practitioner