
2. Calendula has demonstrated effective action against bacterial and fungal infections.
3. A double-blind clinical study concluded that Calendula can serve as “safe and effective treatment for the treatment of diaper dermatitis in infants.”

4. Calendula fights the effects of aging on skin: A 2015 review article notes: “This plant is rich in active compounds including terpenoids, carotenoids, flavonoids, and volatile oils …extract of Calendula officinalis exhibited aptitude of stimulating skin tightness and improved skin elasticity leading to delayed aging process …enhances the skin hydration level… prevents early aging …reduction in skin melanin contents and the decrease in skin sebum level were also observed.”
5. We use only the highest quality, Pacific Northwest grown, certified organic Calendula Flowers... safer for you and your family, better for the planet, smaller carbon footprint.
6. Our salve is formulated with organic Shea Butter and Coconut, Sunflower, and Jojoba Oils: relatively stable, with shelf lives estimated at between one and five years. So it stays fresh much longer than products blended with Olive Oil, an ingredient which may typically maintain optimal freshness for as little as 30-60 days after opening.
7. Em’s Pure Calendula Salve, with its rich, creamy base, absorbs readily into your skin—no greasy feel, no clothing stains!
When the world feels like it’s moving at full speed, many people look for small daily rituals that bring them back to center. For centuries, herbs have played that role — not as magic fixes, but as gentle plant allies that support rest, resilience, and balance.
Known botanically as Medicago sativa, alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), growing up to 3.5 feet tall and crowned with delicate purple blossoms. Though many people associate it with livestock fields and farm country, this humble plant has a long and respected history in herbal traditions around the world.
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026 together, I just want to pause and say thank you. Your support, your curiosity, and your shared love of herbs are what make Em’s Herbals such a special community. It truly means the world to all of us.