Calendula Tincture

By Sun God Medicinals
A Traditional Herb Valued for Supporting Skin Health, Lymphatic Wellness & the Body’s Natural Healing Processes

With its radiant golden-orange blossoms, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has brightened gardens and apothecaries for centuries. Often called “Pot Marigold,” this cheerful flower has long been treasured in traditional Western herbalism for supporting healthy skin, the lymphatic system, and overall tissue wellness. Whether infused into oils, brewed as tea, or prepared as a tincture, Calendula has earned a reputation as one of herbalism’s most versatile and gentle allies. Carefully crafted by Sun God Medicinals, this liquid extract makes it easy to enjoy the traditional benefits of this beloved botanical.

🌼 Plant Profile

Common Name: Calendula

Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

Plant Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Calendula is a hardy annual native to the Mediterranean region and now cultivated around the world. Growing 12–24 inches tall, it produces brilliant yellow to deep orange blossoms that faithfully open with the morning sun and close again in the evening. Herbalists harvest the resin-rich flower heads throughout the growing season when their vibrant color and beneficial constituents are at their peak.

For hundreds of years, Calendula has been considered one of the most indispensable herbs in the traditional herbal toolkit.

🌿 Traditionally Used to Support

For generations, Calendula has been traditionally used to support:

• Healthy skin and connective tissues
• Normal lymphatic function
• The body’s natural healing processes
• Healthy digestive function
• Oral and gum wellness
• Seasonal immune support
• Healthy inflammatory response
• Overall tissue wellness

Traditional herbalists have long relied on Calendula as a nourishing herb for both internal and external wellness.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Traditionally supports healthy skin from within
• Promotes healthy lymphatic function
• Supports the body’s natural tissue repair processes
• Rich in naturally occurring antioxidant compounds
• Traditionally used for digestive wellness
• Gentle enough for everyday herbal support
• Convenient liquid extract for easy daily use

🤝 Pairs Well With

Calendula is traditionally combined with:

• Cleavers — for comprehensive lymphatic support
• Burdock Root — to support healthy skin and detoxification
• Echinacea Root — for immune and lymphatic wellness
• Dandelion Root — for liver and digestive support
• Red Clover Blossom — for traditional cleansing support
• Plantain Leaf — for skin and tissue wellness

🌿 Wild Roots Herbal Wisdom

Every garden seems to have one flower that refuses to give up, blooming faithfully from spring until frost. For many herbalists, that’s Calendula. The more you harvest its blossoms, the more generously it blooms, as if reminding us that giving doesn’t diminish what we have—it often multiplies it. Perhaps that’s why Calendula has become such a beloved healing herb. It quietly teaches abundance, resilience, and the beauty of showing up day after day.

— Ezra

🌎 Native Range

Calendula is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe but is now cultivated throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and many temperate regions worldwide. It thrives in sunny gardens, meadows, and well-drained soils where its bright blossoms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🧪 Herbal Constituents

Calendula flowers naturally contain a diverse array of beneficial plant compounds, including:

• Triterpenoid saponins
• Flavonoids
• Carotenoids
• Calendulosides
• Essential oils
• Polysaccharides
• Phenolic acids
• Coumarins
• Resin compounds
• Antioxidant polyphenols

These naturally occurring constituents contribute to Calendula’s centuries-long reputation as one of herbalism’s premier herbs for skin, lymphatic, and tissue wellness.

🥄 Suggested Use

Take 1–2 dropperfuls (approximately 30–60 drops) in a small amount of water or juice 1–3 times daily, or as directed by your qualified healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before each use.

⚠️ Cautions

Individuals with allergies to plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae), including ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, should use caution. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medications, or under medical supervision, consult your healthcare provider before use. Keep out of reach of children.

📜 FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.