I really enjoyed your post @sagescrub ! Sooooo much useful information here. I've used calendula in mostly salve form for topical use - it has saved us many times with our boys' scrapes and bruises, insect bites.

I'm always apprehensive about using some of these medicinals internally but I love how it helps with the lymphatic system - I didn't know that!

Very useful little plant and so pretty! I love how you shared photos of didn't processes in its growth to harvest. I'm always fascinated with seeds and the calendula seed is an interesting looking one.

Thanks for posting such a well-researched, detailed and useful post.