Calendula Flower Petals
Calendula Flower Petals
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Calendula has been used an herbal remedy and as coloring and flavoring for food in Central and Southern Europe since the 1100s. Our Calendula Flower Petals lend a subtly bitter and salty taste to foods. Commonly known there as marigold, calendula is an annual flower native to the northern Mediterranean countries. Well known for its skin-soothing properties, this gentle herb is used as an ingredient in all types of skin care preparations, including salves, body washes, creams, ointments and lotions. This two-foot-tall, hardy annual can grow quite bushy, and its large, two- to three-inch flowers (which range from yellow to bright orange in color) are attractive additions to borders. Calendula blooms continuously throughout the winter in warmer climates and throughout the summer in the north. Cooler temperatures and picking the flowers promote more flowering, while high heat in summer will stress the plant and inhibit flowering.
Only the petals are edible and are often used in tea, salads, to color cheese and as a substitute for saffron.
Directions
Directions
To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Certification and Values
Certification and Values
No Artificial Ingredients
Non Irradiated
Kosher
Organic
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition.
- We can not guarantee that all herbs included in custom tea blends were not processed in a facility with nuts.
