4 Natural Dyes from Healing Plants
Wild yellow Calendula
3. Calendula
Calendula’s bright yellow and orange petals can dye material various shades of gold. When the Spaniards arrived in Mexico, they missed their beloved Saffron but locals quickly found a replacement that brought the gorgeous yellow to their rice dishes. It was Calendula. Beneficial mostly as a first aid herb, Calendula is also the perfect choice for treating skin eruptions. Most often made into a salve, the ointment can aid in easing rashes, cuts and scraps. In an herbal infusion the flower brings a rich golden color to oil.
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