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Frontier Co-Op Calendula Flower Petals -- 8 oz


Frontier Co-Op Calendula Flower Petals
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Frontier Co-Op Calendula Flower Petals -- 8 oz

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Frontier Co-Op Calendula Flower Petals Description

  • Herbal Supplement
  • Calendula Officinalis
  • Kosher
  • No Artificial Ingredients
  • Non ETO
  • Non Irradiated

Calendula has been used an herbal remedy and as coloring and flavoring for food in Central and Southern Europe since the 1100s. Frontier Co-op® 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

Suggested Uses: Enjoy as a tea, and use in DIY skin products.

 

To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 Tbsp. of herb. Cover and steep 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.

To make calendula skin care oil, place one cup of calendula flower petals in a non-reactive container such as a glass jar. Cover with one cup of a high quality oil such as extra-virgin olive oil or almond oil, stir well, adding more oil if needed to keep the calendula completely submerged. Stir daily. When the oil takes on the color and aroma of the calendula (about a week), strain out all of the flowers, squeezing them well to remove as much of the oil as possible. Place in a glass jar and let stand for a few days to let any sediment remaining fall to the bottom of the jar. Draw oil off the sediment and store in a tightly sealed glass container. Keep in a cool, dark place. Use the oil as a massage, skin care oil or as a base for salves. Adding a little vitamin E to the finished calendula flower oil will help increase its shelf life.

Free Of
Artificial ingredients, ETO.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp. (480 mg)
Servings per Container: About 471
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calendula, flower (petals)480 mg
Other Ingredients: Calendula flower petals.
Warnings

Safety guideline: If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.

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