Calendula
NUTRITION FACTS
- Calendula flowers have petals that serve as a source of vitamin C to help strengthen the immune system.
- Calendula also has vitamin A to help with vision, immunity, fertility, and growth, as well as a healthy amount of vitamin C.
- Calendula has antioxidants (flavonoids and carotenoids). Used in homeopathic medicine for a variety of conditions including inflammation.
CALENDULA TEA
Hydroponic Classroom Ingredients:
Calendula
Additional Ingredients:
Water
Instructions:
- Peel calendula petals and allow them to dry
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of the dried calendula petals to a mug
- Bring water to a boil
- Pour ~8oz of boiling water into the mug
- Cover the mug and steep for 10-15 minutes – enjoy!
Inspired by: https://thefreerangelife.com/calendula-guide/
CALENDULA FLOWER INFUSED OIL
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 5 Minutes
Hydroponic Classroom Ingredients:
Calendula
Additional Ingredients:
Calendula flowers
Olive oil or coconut oil (both can be used for cooking, and coconut oil can be used as a skin salve!)
Adapted From: Mountain Rose Herbs
Instructions:
- Wilt fresh calendula for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture before adding to the jar.
- Fill a glass jar 2/3 of the way full with dried calendula flowers.
- Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover the flowers by at least one inch with oil so they will have space to expand.
- Stir well and cap the jar tightly.
- Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more daily.
- After 4 to 6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth or fine strainer.
- Pour the infused oil into glass bottles and store in a cool, dark place.
LAVENDAR CALENDULA OATMEAL BATH SOAK
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 5 Minutes
Hydroponic Classroom Ingredients:
Calendula
Additional Ingredients:
1 cup ground oats
1/4 cup baking soda
1/8 cup dried lavender
1/8 cup dried calendula
Adapted From: The Pistachio Project
Instructions:
- In a small mixing bowl, add ground oats. (If you haven’t ground your oats yet, then pop them in the blender and blend away now!)
- Add in remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Store in an airtight container until you are ready to use.
SHARE YOUR OWN RECIPE!
Is there a recipe of your own that utilizes this crop? Please complete the following form to share your recipe, and we will add it to the website: Harvest Program Family Recipes. Thank you!
