Calendula

Question 1

What is Calendula’s scientific name?

Answer 1

Calendula officinalis

Question 2

One of the ____ herbs to grow

Answer 2

Easiest

Question 3

The _____ is the most medicinal, as the _____ house the ____ which has the most medicinal properties.

Answer 3

whole flower head, bracts, resin

Question 4

Petals are loaded with:

Answer 4

antioxidants and carotenoids

Question 5

External medicinal uses:

Answer 5

Remedy for practically every manner of skin complaints: rashes, stings, wounds, scrapes, chickenpox, cold sores, genital herpes sores. Must use the whole dried flower including resin from bracts.

Question 6

Used as a douche for:

Answer 6

BV, yeast infections, and cervical dysplasia.

Question 7

Calendula tea is used to help:

Answer 7

Peptic ulcers, GERD, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Question 8

Internal medicinal uses:

Answer 8

Stimulates lymphatic system, relieves stagnation. Treats acute or chronically swollen lymph nodes from infections. Builds immunity. Used for grief and sadness.

Question 9

How much sun does Calendula require?

How tall does it grow?

Answer 9

Full sun to slight shade

Grows 1.5-2 ft tall + 1 foot wide.

Question 10

How are seeds sown?

Answer 10

Sow the bizarre looking seeds directly into the ground mid-spring. Will self-sow if not mulched heavily.

Question 11

How long does Calendula take to germinate?

Answer 11

5-14 days.

Question 12

Problem Insects + Diseases:

Answer 12

Slugs, aphids, whiteflies, and leafhoppers can be a problem.

Question 13

Do not plants Calendula with _____ because of ____ ____

Answer 13

Echinacea, aster yellows

Question 14

How often do Calendula’s flowers need to be picked?

Answer 14

Every two to three days to promote and prolong the plant’s flowering season. If you let the plants go to seed, the will stop producing new flowers.

Question 15

Parts used:

Answer 15

Whole flower

Question 16

Tincture Ratios and Dosage:
fresh flowers:
dried flowers:

Answer 16

Fresh flowers (1:2 95%)
Dried flowers (1:6 70%).
 ⅖ to ⅗ teaspoon, three times a day.

Question 17

Infusion Ratios and Dosage:

Answer 17

1 tablespoon of dried flowers infused in 1 cup of water, three times a day.

Question 18

Actions:

Answer 18

Lymphagogue, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, cholagogue, vulnerary.

Question 19

Precautions and Contraindications:

Answer 19

Do not use internally during pregnancy. In the aster family, so those allergic to ragweed and chamomile should use caution.