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September 22, 2017 2 min read 3 Comments
Calendula is also known more commonly and widely as Marigold, and is a rich, golden-colored flower and part of the daisy (Asteraceae) family.
You can find Calendula as a garden native to South East Asia, Western Europe and the Mediterranean.
Calendula is an often ignored and much underrated flower which, besides Calendula's natural attractive appearance also has a wide range of surprising and invaluable magical everyday uses.
Gardeners frequently use Calendula as a favourite companion plant in their vegetable gardens.
Not only does Calendula help repels insect pests but also the roots of the Calendula plant grow to form active relationships with the soil fungi, making Calendula naturally beneficial to the soil.
You may be amazed to learn that the petals of Calendula are edible and can be used to brighten up both the appearance and taste of salads.
What does Calendula taste like? Calendula blossoms are peppery, tangy, and spicy.
Yet another not so widely known fact is that, to make a healing remedy, you can infuse Calendula petals in hot water to make a herbal tea which will aid muscle cramps.
Calendula is a plant that is abundant in antioxidants, is anti-microbial and amongst the strongest of anti-viral herbs, making Calendula a key ingredient in many antiseptic, topical products on the market today.
Calendula has also been shown to help slow-healing skin wounds heal faster.
Additionally, Calendula has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties through powerful flavonoids, an effective ingredient in the treatment of eye and ear infections, burns and rashes, including nappy rash making Calendula an excellent ingredient in nappy cream and diaper balms.
It should come as no surprise then that we take advantage of the wonderful amazing natural resources within Calendula to provide key ingredient in some of our products.
We infuse the petals of this wonderful little plant Calendula into organic Olive oil, which is then used as a key ingredient in our 100% vegan nappy balms.
This wonderful soothing natural nappy balm also includes organic Coconut oil, which is also anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
We also include food grade Rice Bran wax for texture and a touch of non-Nano zinc oxide to keep the area protected and water resistant, making a wonderfully gentle yet effective nappy balm product.
Now is the time to start protecting your little one's skin with wonderful Calendula.
Our nappy balm is mild and effective with the purest of ingredients to keep rashes, itches and inflammation away from the most sensitive of areas.
So forget the rest and get the best; it’s time you started to treat your child’s skin with the love it deserves, right here!
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October 01, 2017
Hey very nice blog!
September 25, 2017
I was pretty pleased to find this great site and I’m gonna buy some of your diaper balm. I want to to thank you for your time just for this fantastic read!! I definitely really liked every bit of it about calendula and I have you saved as a favorite to look at new stuff on your blog.
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Gena G
November 13, 2017
Awesome facts, I just love these plants and the balm – appreciate it!