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Why Calendula Is a Must-Have Herb for Every Home
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- Herbs with Rosalee
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- Nov 12, 2025
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- 3121
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Summary
What makes calendula a must-have herb for gardeners and herbalists worldwide? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Helena del Pesco, whose background as a chef and fermentation enthusiast gives her unique insight into the world of herbs. Together we explore the many faces of calendula ( Calendula officinalis )—from its glowing orange blossoms and otherworldly seeds to its remarkable gifts for soothing skin, supporting tissue repair, and inspiring generosity in both garden and spirit. Calendula is beloved in herbal oils and salves to heal and protect the skin, but it shines in so many other preparations, too! Helena shares the diverse ways that she works with this lovely herb, including in her Tissue Tonic Infusion—an incredibly versatile infusion that can help heal and restore tissues both inside and out. To explore it yourself, you can download her beautifully illustrated recipe here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Six different herbal preparations for calendula (and when you might choose one over the other!) ► When to reach for a calendula salve to help heal your skin—and when it might actually make things worse ► Why herbal teas often make better medicine than tinctures ► How forming relationships with plants and the living world around you can help you become a better herbalist ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Helena’s work as an herbalist weaves together her love of plants with her background as a chef specializing in bioregional cooking and fermentation. Her first taste of wild food as a kid strengthened the sense of belonging she feels in nature. She seeks to walk alongside and support clients as they build relationships with plants. Helena specializes in gastrointestinal and nervous system support (gut-brain connection) a…