This month, we’re featuring Calendula officinalis (Marigold), a beautiful, hardy herb that radiates sunshine and embodies gentle yet profound healing energy with its powers of protection which have been attributed to calendula throughout history.

Calendula is a highly multifunctional herb that supports several key systems in the body including the skin, lymphatic system, immune system, and liver.

Calendula helps to shift stagnant energy, especially around the solar plexus, where we often hold anxiety and grief. It's an incredible lymphatic cleanser and a wonderful remedy for chronic skin conditions such as acne, as well as lymphatic congestion stimulating the flow which makes this herb beneficial for cysts or swollen glands.It’s my go to herb for inflammatory digestive issues including IBS and leaky gut syndrome, and as a hormone balancer, calendula offers a gentle yet effective support.

Externally, calendula truly shines. Its powerful anti-inflammatory properties soothe chronic skin concerns while encouraging tissue repair and cellular regeneration.