Radiant Calendula Flower – Brighten Your Rituals & Beauty Routine

Radiant Calendula Flower – Brighten Your Rituals & Beauty Routine

Botanical Profile

• Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
• Common Names: Calendula, Ruddles, Marybud, Marigold
• Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
• Origin: Native to Egypt and the Mediterranean region
• Appearance: Bright yellow to orange daisy-like flowers

Calendula Flower Historical & Practical Uses

Calendula Flower has been valued for centuries for its medicinal, culinary, and magical properties:

Calendula Flower Medicinal & Cosmetic Uses

• Skin Health: Often used in salves, creams, and oils to soothe irritation, heal wounds, and promote healthy skin.
• Hair Care: Adds shine and softness to hair; often infused in oils or added to rinses.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Can be used in teas, tinctures, and compresses to reduce inflammation.
• Digestive Support: Sometimes used in herbal remedies for soothing the stomach.

Culinary Uses

• “Poor Man’s Saffron”: The petals can be used as a natural dye in foods like rice and soups, adding color and mild flavor.
• Edible Garnish: Brightens salads and baked goods with its vibrant petals.

Magical & Metaphysical Uses

Calendula Flower is associated with the sun, joy, and light, making it a versatile herb in magical practices:

• Optimism & Vitality: Burn or carry Calendula Flower to boost positive energy and happiness.
• Success & Legal Matters: Use in rituals or charm bags to enhance success, especially in legal proceedings.
• Protection & Banishing Negativity: Hang garlands of Calendula Flower around the home or scatter petals to create a protective barrier.
• Drawing Light & Comfort: Add to bath rituals or sachets to invite warmth, comfort, and healing.
• Psychic Powers: Brew as a tea (externally, such as in a bath) or place under the bed to enhance psychic visions and spiritual dreams.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Form: 1 oz of dried, cut flowers.
• Storage: Keep in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to preserve color and potency.
• Shelf Life: Dried flowers typically last 1-2 years when stored properly.

Practical Rituals & Craft Ideas

1. Sunlight & Success Spell Jar

• Ingredients: Calendula Flower, citrine crystal, bay leaves, and a pinch of cinnamon.
• Instructions: Seal in a jar and place in a sunny spot to draw in success and positive energy.

2. Prosperity Bath Ritual

• Ingredients: Calendula Flower petals, orange slices, chamomile, and a few drops of lemon essential oil.
• Instructions: Steep in hot water and add to your bath. Visualize yourself surrounded by light and joy.

3. Protection Sachet

• How-To: Mix Calendula Flower with rosemary and lavender, place in a small pouch, and carry with you or hang near entrances to keep negativity away.

4. Legal Success Incense

• Ingredients: Dried Calendula Flower, frankincense resin, and sage.
• Instructions: Burn during spellwork related to court cases or legal matters to enhance the chance of a favorable outcome.

Interesting Fact

Calendula Flower was traditionally planted in medieval gardens not only for its beauty but because it was believed to repel pests and improve the health of nearby plants.

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DISCLAIMER

• Actual colors may vary a little from those shown in the pictures due to the nature of the photography and monitor color settings.
• All of our products are handmade, thus they may not be exactly as shown in the photos. Pictures displayed in listings are a reference only. Therefore, it may be minor changes.

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FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

• Please be aware that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. We strongly recommend all of our customers check with their own country’s customs office to determine these additional costs prior to buying.

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SHIPPING & TRACKING INFORMATION

• Shipping:
– We use the Peruvian Postal Service (Serpost) to ship all of our products worldwide.
– The regular shipping time is 10-20 days from the shipping date. However, sometimes shipping takes longer due to the specific transit time set by each country’s postal service, as well as for each country’s customs procedures.

• Tracking:
– You can get information on your shipping status using your tracking number “RRXXXXXXXXXPE” in the link below:
https://www.serpost.com.pe/Cliente/SegumientoLinea

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RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY

• Returns:
– Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs, and
– Buyers are responsible for any loss in value if an item isn’t returned in its original condition.

• Exchanges:
We may exchange an item for another one of the same type provided that:
– The item is returned in its same original condition, and
– Buyers assume the total cost of the return shipping as well as the total cost of the new shipping.

For this, we kindly ask that before asking for the exchange take into account the following:
– The items’ actual colors may differ from those shown in the pictures due to the nature of the photography and monitor color settings, and
– Most importantly, please take into account that ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE HANDMADE, thus they may not be exactly as shown in the listing photos, pictures are a reference only; thus, it may be minor changes in color tones, sizes, and shapes.

• Failed Delivery:
Please be aware that sometimes items are returned to Chakana Journey due to failed delivery for different reasons such as “unclaimed”, “addressee not available at the time of delivery”, “failed delivery attempt”, “unsuccessful delivery”, among others. In these events, we offer you two options:
– We may ship again the item provided that buyers assume the total cost of the item’s new shipping, or
– We may refund the amount of the item but we will deduct the actual and total initial item’s shipping cost.

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CONTACT US

• We strive our best to satisfy our customers to the fullest. However, in case you are not satisfied, please contact us immediately and we will do everything possible to provide you with a solution, always trying to offer you the best option.

• If you have any questions, queries, or issues, don’t hesitate to contact us via:
– Messaging channel, or
– Writing an e-mail at chakanajourney@gmail.com.

We usually answer back the same day or the next working day.

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