Magickal Medicinal : Calendula

Dosage Forms

Standard infusion: 4-8 ounces up to three times daily, or use as a compress as needed

Tincture: fresh plant (1:2, 95% alcohol); dried plants (1:5, 70% alcohol); 1-3 ml (0.2-0.6 tsp). up to three times daily

Glycerite: dried plant (1:8); 5 to 10 mL (1to 2 teaspoons) up to three times daily

Topical use: apply tincture, oil, salve as needed

Occult Botany

Element : Fire

Gender : Masculine 

Astrology : The Sun

Zodiacal Signature : Sagittarius

Medicinal Internal and External

Anti inflammatory reduce inflammation, excessive, redness, or swelling, in part or parts of the body

Antispasmodic helps to prevent muscle spasms

Antiviral protects against viral infections

Bitter tonic healing tonic

Demulcent soothe or alleviate irritation, or pain and inflamed tissues

Cholagogic promote the flow of bile from the body, specifically the discharge of bile from the liver and gallbladder by purging it downward

Emollient soften, lubricate, and soothe the skin

Vulnerary promote the healing of wounds

Astringent skin tightening, pore defining

Antibacterial destroys bacteria, inhibits their growth, and prevents their reproduction

Anti fungal prevents fungal growth

Antioxidant vitamin E

Sprinkle the fresh flowers on just about anything you eat, such as salad, sandwiches, and tacos. Add dried calendula flowers to soup and broths. Drink the golden petals in tea, include them in your cordials and add them to your smoothies.

The beautiful sunshine colored petals of the calendula flower are a first rate skin healer. Eat, or drink them to heal, inflammatory digestive conditions, or infuse them into your bathwater for remedying skin irritations. 

The vulnerary effects of calendula, soothe and repair, acute and chronic skin problems, alleviating, acne, swelling, cold, sores, tissue trauma, slow healing skin cuts, bruises, abrasions, sprains, psoriasis, eczema, hemorrhoids, and bug bites. 

For a reviving footbath mix calendula in Lavender together soak your feet and release the strain and stress from your body.

When you think of calendula besides being enamored with its favorite color, think of wound healing and tissue regeneration throughout the entire body. It enhances the growth of damage, skin cells and reduces injury recovery time. Calendula also soothes the throat, making it specifically, useful ingredient in a gargle or mouthwash for sensitive gums.

Calendula encourages the healthy flow of lymph throughout the body. The lymph system, supplies, oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissue. It distributes immunity and forms a networks throughout the body that removes waste and pathogens. Stagnant lymph the stage for a profusion of ailments. Motivate your lymph and pamper yourself with calendula body oil, and calendula baths. Keep your lymph moving with exercise.

Uses : herbal waters, herbal drinks, herbal smoothies, herbal vinegar, herbal cordial, herbal oil, herbal ghee, herbal pesto, herbal sprinkle, herbal bath, and foot soak

Skincare

Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-aging, astringent, anti-inflammatory, wound, healing, nourishing, hydrating, emollient 

Calendula is commonly use topically to speed, tissue healing after injuries, burns and bruises. It is a useful remedy for dry skin, eczema, and hemorrhoids, and can ease pain in minor injuries when applied topically. Calendula is a wonderful remedy for GastroIntestinal inflammation. 


Magickal Correspondences

Prosperity, abundance, psychic dreams, happiness, protection, healing

Calendula is among one of the most spiritually significant terms. Garlands of calendula are used as a protective charm. The blossoms are used for protections against nightmares.

Just viewing the bright, yellow, orange, petals of calendula brings optimism and vitality

Burned in an incense formula, or added to a mixture for ritual oil, calendula attract success in every area, including legal matters

The petals sprinkled in the bath, draw Health and vitality into the auric field

In Mexico, calendula flowers, decorate the grave sites of loved ones, attracting the past souls, and bringing them joy and comfort.