Calendula
The skin herb. Base of countless soothing salves for dry, chapped or irritated skin.
The plants behind every soothing balm — what each does for skin, and how to turn them into a salve at home.

The skin herb. Base of countless soothing salves for dry, chapped or irritated skin.
Calming for the skin and the senses. A few drops of infused oil soothe minor irritation.
Field first-aid: traditionally crushed onto small cuts and scrapes to help them close.
The path weed. A crushed fresh leaf is the classic go-to for insect bites and stings.
Calendula, lavender and yarrow are all in Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit — non-GMO seeds plus her remedy guide with the salve recipes.
Ten medicinal herbs and the simplest way to turn each into a tea, salve or tincture — one printable guide. We'll email it to you.