The petals of this annual flower can be used as a salve, ointment, diffused oil, tincture or tea. Resembling the marigold, the calendula has large yellow or orange terminal flowers which bloom from June through October.
"It prefers full sun and moderately fertile soil and readily self-seeds," according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
"Calendula is used externally for its antiseptic and healing properties, similar to comfrey. As a tea or tincture, it can be swished and swallowed to help heal an oral lesion, sore throat, or gastric ulcer."
