Calendula

This beautiful flowering herb is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It is useful for allergies, bowel disease, conjuctivitis and gastritis.Used in creams it stimulates the production of collagen and is therefore often added to cosmetics. Applied topically it also relieves painful, irritated skin conditions such as sunburn, diaper rash, insect bites and chapped skin. Washing infected skin with an infusion made from this herb will help prevent staph infection.

The yellow and orange flowers are edible and add a colorful touch to salads and cakes.

Calendula In Kid's Gardens