Also known as Marigold, Calendula is native to the area from Macaronesia east through the Mediterranean region to Iran. The name Calendula stems from the Latin ‘kalendae’, meaning first day of the month, presumably because pot marigolds are in bloom at the beginning of most months of the year. Clytia, was a water nymph, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys in Greek mythology. Apollo, having loved her, abandoned her for Leucothea. She was so angered by his treatment that she told Leucothea’s father, Orchamus, about the affair. Since Apollo had defiled Leucothea, Orchamus had her buried alive in the sands. Clytie wanted to win Apollo back by taking away his new love, but her actions only hardened Apollo’s heart against her. For nine days she sat naked, without food or drink, staring at the sun, Apollo, and mourning his departure. After nine days, the suffering turned her yellow and brown and she was transformed into a sunflower, which always turns its head to look longingly at Apollo’s chariot of the sun.

Calendula is rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, saponins and fatty acids.

It has healing properties, soothes skin irritations and erythema and is ideal for sensitive and irritated skin.

It is also moisturizing and emollient.

Topically it has been used for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, eczema, proctitis and conjunctivitis. Disclaimer: The information above is for informational purposes only. Not the information about the product, but this information about natural actives that are used in products. This topic does not intent to promote or advertise the product. If you have a medical problem, please consult with your doctor or your physician.  Excessive use may lead to undesirable consequences to the body.