Calendula: Calendula officinalis
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has a long history as a medicinal plant and has been used for centuries throughout the world. It is native to Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Iran to the Canary Islands. Calendula was brought to the Americas by colonists who valued its healing properties. Greek and Roman civilizations used calendula in religious ceremonies and festivals for its healing and rejuvenating powers. In Medieval Europe, calendula was planted in monastic gardens and used to treat various illnesses, skin conditions, digestive discomfort, and menstrual issues. The European settlers brought calendula to America as a colorful and staple herb for their gardens. They prized calendula for its medicinal properties, incorporating it into soups, stews, and teas, as well as infusing it into oils and salves.
Modern research and medical trials have exhibited the safety and efficacy of Calendula in topical and internal treatments for wound care, easing inflammation of skin and mucosal linings, healing mouth and throat irritations, aiding in digestion while helping to reduce and heal chronic ulcers. Calendula is also antimicrobial and is a great immunomodulator attributed to the various phytochemicals, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpene saponins found within the sticky resin Calendula flowers produce. Calendula officinalis boasts a wide array of health benefits. Calendula may reduce inflammation in skin and mucosal linings due to its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great apothecary companion to help with rashes and wound care. It makes an excellent eye wash, soothing irritation and promoting healing. Calendula flower makes a wonderful addition to teas, soups, and stews as an effective way to administer its healing properties internally. Calendula is safe for children, the elderly, and pregnant and nursing mothers.
Calendula has a rich history in folklore and has been esteemed as a great healer throughout the ages. It has been cultivated since the third century B.C. and was an important addition to gardens in fifth-century France. Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations used calendula in their religious and ceremonial practices. It was highly regarded for its vibrant colors of orange to yellow, symbolizing the sun, and revered for its healing, purifying, and rejuvenating properties. Calendula was planted in monastic gardens during the medieval ages due to its healing and medicinal properties. The flowers were believed to be highly protective and helped to ward off evil spirits and negative energies. In India, calendula flowers were strung into beautiful garlands to decorate weddings and religious ceremonies. It was used by ancient Egyptians for skin rejuvenation and vitality. Calendula was a staple herb in colonial gardens, often incorporated into stews, soups, and teas for its healing properties. They also infused it into salves and oils to use on the skin for topical healing.
Calendula is a masculine Herb associated with the Sun and the element Fire.
Calendula is associated with Deities: Aphrodite, Apollo, Clytie, Santa Muerte, and the Virgin Mary.
Calendula's folk names are: Mary-Gold, Mary-Bud, Mary- Gowles, Poor Man's Saffron, Bride of the Sun, Drunkard, Holigolde, Husbandman's Dial, Ruddles, Spousa Solis, Summer's Bride.
Calendula's spiritual powers: Protection, Purification, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers, Healing, Vitality
Calendula's magical uses and spiritual energies can be used in various ways including but not limited to:
Spells and rituals focused on healing, physical and emotional well-being. Flowers, picked at noon, when the Sun is at its highest point, will strengthen and comfort the heart. Perfect for use in ritual baths and ritual teas.
Protective garlands strung across the doorposts to stop evil from entering the home, help ward off negativity, negative energies and entities and to promote a safe space.
Calendula flowers scattered underneath the bed will protect you and help reveal prophetic dreams.
Flowers added to spiritual baths will give the bather a healthy and sunny glow to help to win respect and admiration from the people you meet.
Looking at the bright flowers of Calendula help to strengthen the sight, waking and intuitive.
When used in divination, Calendula may help to reveal hidden truths and uncover secrets.
Wearing Calendula may improve one's attractiveness and charm.
Carrying Calendula in your pocket helps justice to smile in your favor during court proceedings.
Should a young girl touch the petals of the Calendula with her bare feet, she will understand the secret music of the birds.
Calendula is a wonderful healing friend to include into your magical and medicinal apothecary.
-Tria Prima Botanica
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