If you’re looking to begin a home herbal apothecary, these multipurpose plants are a great place to start. An essential part of my own herbal practice, these hardy herbs grow well in a range of conditions and climates, and they are safe and reliable with a huge range of applications.
Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Common names: marigold, pot marigold, golds Part used: flower
Indispensable in any herb garden, calendula is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed.
Supply plenty of sunshine and good drainage, and this plant will regale you with a multitude of radiant yellow flowers for three seasons.
The characteristic medicinal resin is found at the base of the flowers as well as in the stems.
Uses
Best known as a wound healer, calendula is especially good for burns, promoting healing and helping to prevent scar formation.1 It’s also employed to bring out eruptive diseases such as measles and chicken pox.
Thanks to its antifungal properties, it’s effective at treating fungal
