Calendula

Calendula: Calendula officinalis, Jin Zhan Ju
 
Calendula flowers hold the brightness of the sun and shines into our kitchen apothecaries.  Both medicinal and edible, calendula is a wonderful flower with powerful antioxidant properties.  These flowers were grown organically by our dear friends at Rock N Roots Farm.  It’s easy to understand why calendula is a family favorite.
 
Suggested Uses:
 
~ Hot or cold infuse tea; pairs well with rose, citrus, and honey
~ Remove green bottom, and add flower florets to salads and quiches
~ Simmer full dried flowers into soups and stocks
~ Use as a poultice for burns and skin healing
~ Infuse into oil for topical use
~ Add to herbal bath for aromatic, digestive and skin soothing properties