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It is hard to come up with a generic dosage of calendula considering it is not approved by the FDA. Depending on the form, and what you are using it for, the dose of calendula will be different. Before starting any new supplement be sure to ask your physician or health care provider.
If you decide to grow your own calendula plant, you can get the benefits of the plant by drying the petals. Dried petals (which you can make if you pick a flower and put it on a paper towel away from the sun) can be used to steep tea and make oils. If you are making calendula tea you can also use fresh flowers as garnish. To prepare the tea, you'll need to:
- • bring water to a boil
- • add dried flowers (most people use two teaspoons) to a tea infuser or teapot
- • pour hot water over the leaves and allow it to steep for 10 minutes
- • strain and add any type of flavoring you'd like such as cinnamon, vanilla, honey, (etc.). *
