It is grown in gardens around the world, but is native to the Mediterranean countries. The flowers contain high concentrations of colorful orange xanthophylls, carotenoids and other flavonoids that are powerful antioxidants.
Its health benefits include:
-Contains excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
-Very soothing and supportive of skin health
-Drinking calendula tea reduces bowel inflammation; heals, colitis, stomach cramps and menstrual discomfort, aids digestion, inflammatory pelvic disease and stomach ulcers
-Helpful in the treatment of HIV; may reduce blood pressure
-Aids gall bladder and liver functioning
The bright colors of this herb create a delightful color in a glass teapot. In the sixteenth century, marigold was a common garden plant valued by herbalists for comforting the heart and soothing the spirit.
Calendula tea
