calendula

Calendula possesses anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and is probably best known for its soothing and healing properties on all types of wounds - cuts, scrapes and abrasions and skin irritations. Read more about the many benefits of calendula for dogs.... 

It is hard to look at a calendula flower without it lifting your spirits, with its beautiful rich orange and yellow coloured flowers and long elegant petals. Calendula is a valuable plant to include in the herb garden as well as giving a welcome splash of colour. It is a member of the sunflower family and is also known as pot marigold. Not only is this plant very pretty but it comes with many medicinal uses and in particular benefits to the skin and mucous