Most people know calendula as a soothing herb for the skin, but its story goes far beyond salves and creams. This bright, golden flower has been used to support the lymphatic system, promote gut healing, offer antiviral support for shingles and chicken pox, and ease tired, overworked eyes.

We also shared some of Calendula's history, from ancient physicians to traditional herbalists who revered it as one of nature's great healers.

What's in this episode:

• Why calendula is so much more than a skin herb: gut healing, lymphatic support, and antiviral action
• How calendula supports the lymphatic system and why that’s helpful for breast tissue and post-mastectomy care
• The foot funk fix: calendula as an antifungal for athlete's foot
• Calendula versus marigold: How to know which one to use
• Dioscorides, Culpeper, and the history of calendula across the centuries
• The Lloyd Extractor and how the Eclectic physicians preserved calendula's potency without heat
• Why calendula is best when fresh, and how freeze-drying keeps that fre3shness intact
• Calendula in the garden: how to grow it, harvest it, and keep it blooming all season
• Favorite recipes: calendula ice cubes, foot baths, gut-healing applesauce, and more

For full show notes and transcript: https://eclecticherb.com/blogs/news/calendula-skin-herb

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