CALENDULA *Flower

The ancient healers Dioscorides and Plinius called calendula an excellent skin soother. During the Dark Ages, medieval healers called calendula magic. If you couldn't decide which suitor to choose, for example, you might be told to concoct a calen­dula potion with honey and white wine and rub it all over your body. Then your future husband would appear in your dreams.

Calendula is related to burdock and chamomile, herbs that are also used for their skin-soothing properties. Among calendula's chemical ingredients are factors that reduce inflammation and combat infection from bacterial, fungal, and viral sources. In addition, factors in cal­endula actually help the skin knit itself back together after a wound. In Germany, calendula is specifi­cally recommended for treating hard-to-heal wounds, leg ulcers, and mouth and throat irritations. Russian research indicates that tincture of calendula may have promise as a treatment for herpes simplex outbreaks and certain flu viruses. It may even have promise as a cancer fighter-specifically, against skin cancer. Research sug­gests that the plant stimulates the immune system and shows anti­cancer properties.

Using Calendula: Calendula is made into teas, creams, ointments, infusions, and tinctures. It's most effective to make a cream that combines both infused calendula and tinctured calendula.

This is an Herb of Consecration. The incense may be used (the petals used alone or mixed with a dry incense) to consecrate tools of divination, and the petals may also be macerated in sunflower oil to make an oil of consecration.

Marigold blossoms may be used to decorate an altar in rituals to the Goddess. The flower is appropriate to plant upon sacred burial sites as its energy will bless departed souls. The flowers are sometimes used in the celebration of Beltane, strewn about the Circle to purify it.

Visions of one's enemies, or of someone who has taken your possessions may be had by collecting the blossoms when the Moon is passing through the sign of Virgo. Jupiter should not be in the same sign as the Sun.

Visions of one's beloved may be had by mixing Marigold with marjoram, thyme, and absinthe, and meditating after drinking this beverage.

Form & Weight: Organic, Dried, Cut, Half Pound

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