Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a bright and cheerful annual with golden orange flowers that follow the sun. Long valued for its skin soothing and wound healing qualities, Calendula is also a traditional dye plant and has been used for centuries to bring warmth, colour, and comfort to home and hearth.
Uses
Calendula petals can be used to make soothing herbal teas, infused oils, and salves for the skin. The flowers also produce a beautiful golden-yellow dye for natural textiles. Dried petals make a nutritious and colourful treat for rabbits and tortoises when offered occasionally in small amounts.
Folklore
Calendula’s golden flowers have long been associated with light, joy, and protection. In medieval Europe they were dedicated to the Virgin Mary, hence the name “Mary’s Gold.” The blooms were used to lift the spirits and were often added to soups and broths to bring warmth through the winter months. In folklore, Calendula symbolises love and constancy, and its petals were once used in divination to reveal true affections.
Growing Information
Ingredients
Calendula Petals (Calendula officinalis)
Directions for use
For tea, infuse 1 teaspoon of dried Calendula petals in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes. For dyeing, simmer the petals gently in water before adding natural fibres. For external preparations, infuse in oil or alcohol as desired.
CAUTIONS: Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Magical Correspondence
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Apollo, Ra, the Virgin Mary
Day of the Week: Sunday for vitality, success, and protection
Magical Uses: Healing, protection, confidence, and attraction. Calendula petals are used in charm bags or sprinkled around the home to bring joy and strength, and in love spells to attract warmth and honesty.
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