Healing Calendula balm

Since a couple of years I’ve started making my own healing Calendula balm, from the flowers that grow in our garden here in the French countryside. The balm is made with three organic ingredients only: beeswax and calendula-infused jojoba and apricot kernel oil. Because I only use homegrown flowers, the batches are small and season dependant.

Fun fact: Sponsa Solis has been named after her! The name literally means ‘Bride of the Sun’, as Calendula loves the sun and its heat. She opens up as soon as the sun touches her and closes again at sunset.

Homemade Calendula balm

What are the benefits of Calendula?

Calendula has been used for thousands of years for her healing properties. Ancient civilisations prized the flowers for her abilities to treat ailments such as skin irritations, wounds and digestive issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda also incorporate calendula into various remedies for her anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties.

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Anti-fungal

  • Anti-bacterial

  • Strengthens the immune system

  • Soothes the digestive system

  • Effective against (sun)burns

  • Blood cleanser

  • Stimulates circulation

  • Reduces varicose veins and scarring

Some of her medicinal properties

Treating yourself to a jar

I sell small batches of my homemade balm, so if you’re interested then please drop me a message. They cost €20 a jar and will last several months. I use mine every night and it lasts me 4+ months.