Calendula is an annual flower native to the Northern Mediterranean countries. The name refers to the tendency to bloom with the calendar, usually once a month or at each new moon. The term ‘marigold’ refers to the Virgin Mary, and the flowers are used to honor her at Catholic events. The Egyptians regarded them as rejuvenating properties. In the Hindu world, the flowers were used to decorate images of deities in their temples, as well as a dye in food, fabrics and cosmetics, and of particular interest, in the 18th and 19th centuries, calendula was used to color cheese.
Calendula has traditionally been used as a food and adds flavor to grains, rice and soups. The petals can be added to salads because of their brilliant color. As recently as 70 years ago, American doctors used calendula to treat amenorrhea, conjunctivitis, fever, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns, as well as minor skin infections.
How to Use Calendula Essential Oil
You can use Calendula essential oil for:
- Homemade soap
- Homemade candles
- Homemade lotion
- Homemade lotion bars
- Healing ointment
- In baby care recipes such as diaper cream and baby powder
- Even in natural hair dye recipes!
Ingredients: 100% pure Calendula steam distilled
Frequently asked questions about Calendula essential oil
What is the INCI of Calendula Essential Oil?
Arda Beckers (verified owner) –
Hele fijne essentiele olie, ruikt heerlijk en een goed prijs/kwaliteit verhouding. Blijft goed overeind in CP en HP zeep en in melts en lotion bars. Druppel dopje is handig, maar als je grote hoeveelheid nodig hebt om af te wegen op weegschaal kan die er beter even af.
Tessa Bakker (verified owner) –
Ik wist niet niet wat ik moest verwachten. Hij ruikt prima, redelijk bloemig, niet te weinig niet te veel.