Calendula arvensis hydrolat Calendula arvensis blossoms, known by the common name field marigold, repel garden pests and have incredible healing properties. Calendula officinalis, also known as garden marigold, has been used for centuries for wounds and skin irritations. Calendula are holy flowers in India, and necklaces made of them are often seen draped around the necks of statues of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Calendula properties make it useful for minor wounds, scrapes, bruises, rashes, burns, cuts, bee stings: it is usually incorporated into baths, creams, massage oils. It is a wonderful herb for the general care of skin irritations of all kinds. Efficacy of Hypericum perforatum and Calendula arvensis oils in the epithelial reconstruction of surgical wound in childbirth with caesarean section has been studied, evaluating the tissue regenerating action. But calendula is also useful in your garden: it repels many common garden pests including aphids, tomato hornworms, heelworms. For all of these reasons, the hydrolat is helpful to soothe irritated skin, slightly burned skin, insects bites; you can use as a soothing facial toner; add to a bath to help with aches and pains. But with it you can also repel garden pests and use on animals with minor skin conditions or injured paws. Notes: Refrigerate, or store in a cool place after opening for best results. References: www.iss.it (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) Lawless J. Encyclopedia of Essential Oils International Journal of Herbal Medicine US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health Botanical.com website, a Modern Herbal by Maude Grieve Aromatherapy: an A-Z, Patricia David, 1999 UK, Vermilion Herbs and Healing Plants of Britain and Europe, Dieter Podlech, 1996 UK, Collins Nature Guides
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