One Seed, One State
Find our display for the Michigan Seed Library Network's One Seed, One State program at our Seed Library station. The Michigan Seed Library Network picks one seed to send out in bulk to seed libraries all over the state. This year's seed is Pacific Beauty Calendula!
This is the first time a flower has been selected. Calendulas do double-duty by being both a beautiful flower and a healing herb. See the attached file for all the ways you can use this versatile plant.
The seed packets will be in a basket on top of the seed library. We ask patrons to limit what they take to one packet per household. They should also check out the packet in the binder in the ususal way. Each packet has a brochure attached with more information.
More information:
Calendula is one of the most versatile herbs in common use today, and even beginners can make a tea or salve. The
flowers bring beauty as well as healing, and it is easily grown and used. If you are new to growing and using herbs, calendula
is a great herb to start with. A comforting tea can be made from fresh or dried flowers, as simple as pouring hot water over the
herb. Calendula tea can be used as a drink, but it is also used topically for many types of irritation and inflammation. It is
considered safe to drink 1-3 cups per day, people who have an allergy to flowers in the aster/daisy family should
proceed carefully.
Uses for calendula tea and salve include:
● Drink as a tea to soothe heartburn or throat irritation
● Calendula tea is antibacterial and antiseptic
● Inflamed skin or rashes
● Use as a facial toner for beautiful skin and for breakouts and acne
● Add to your bath for healing irritated skin and sensitive regions, postpartum care
& so much more! Stop in and check out our Seed Library!