CalendulaNatures Super Natural Remedy
Natures, Ailments & Super Natural Remedies Description of the herb; Herbal remedies using (Calendula officinalis); Also known as pot marigold. The use of herbal remedies, including this herb (pot marigold), are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including detoxifying the body after having an operation and having general anesthetic as well as helping to regulate the menstruation cycle.  Calendula officinalis is an effective remedy for various ailments, and this natural holistic approach to health is becoming more widely accepted. Calendula is used for the following;
Calendula officinalis benefits: • anti-inflammatory • anti-fungal • soothing all types of skin irritations and rashes • antibacterial • helps to regulate menstruation cycle • helps relieve muscle spasms • reduce fevers • helps detoxify anesthetic • ease gastric ulcers and colitis • neuritis Which part to use for calendula herbal tea;
The flowers are used for making the brew. Making herbal tea; The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused, let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it. * Fresh plant material * When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4 c. fresh material is used, following the method above. * Dried material * When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 tsp. of material when making it. * Bark or seeds * Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 tsp. of seeds or 1 Tbs. of bark. * Sweetening your infusion * You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require, and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste. General warning when using herbal infusions;
• Only use the herbal material if you are 100% sure that it really the herb in question. • If you are ill or have any health concerns, consult your health practitioner. • Do not continuously drink the same infusion. At maximum use for 10 days and then skip 5 days. • Only have one cup of herbal infusion per day, except during acute periods, such as when you have a cold or flu, you can then have it three times a day, but for a maximum of 4 days. • When you use herbal remedies, be aware that they can be extremely powerful, and should you have any side effects when taking these infusions, immediately stop using the herb and consult your health practitioner right away. Here's a great recipe, that we're sure you'll want to try. Egg Salad with Calendula & Chives
Good crusty country-style bread is the best accompaniment; however pitas, rye, pumpernickel or thinly sliced bagels are good too. Note: For a quick herbal sandwich, simply slice hard boiled eggs onto bread that’s been spread with a little mayonnaise and mustard; sprinkle with chopped onion or chives and herb petals and chopped pickles. Season with salt and pepper. Ingredients: • 12 hard boiled eggs • ½ c. mayonnaise • 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard • 2 Tbs. each chopped sweet pickles and juice • ¼ c. thinly sliced green onions or minced onion • ⅓ c. finely diced celery • 2 Tbs. snipped chives • 2 Tbs. snipped dill leaves • ½ tsp. Hungarian paprika • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper • 1 handful fresh calendula petals, coarsely chopped • Petals for garnish Preparation; Dice eggs and put them in a bowl, along with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and juice, onions, celery, 1 Tbs. of chives, 1 Tbs. of dill, paprika, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Mix well, then stir in chopped calendula. Refrigerate 1/2 hour or more before serving. Remove from refrigerator 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Arrange salad greens on a platter and heap egg salad on top. Garnish with additional herb petals and the remaining chives and dill. 
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