Calendula – Calendula officinalis

Plants grow best with moderately rich soil, ample moisture and full sun.  Sow seeds indoors, February to March, out doors March to June.  Calendula reseed's freely.  When harvesting, do so in the heat of the day and harvest flower heads, leaving the stems.  Use for skin problems.  Therapeutic for burns, scalds, sun burns, bruises, wounds and slow healing sores.  Brings down swellings, and can be used for athletes foot and conjunctivitis.  Internally, it is a menstrual regulator and relieves cramps.