Where the marigold blooms, summer arrives. Its radiant blossoms accompany herb and cottage gardens, find their place in natural cuisine, and remain a part of traditional plant knowledge to this day.
The form, essence and signature of calendula reveal its power. Its flowers radiate an unmistakable joy for life, filling their surroundings with energy and vitality. Discover its unique signature and essence.
Calendula gently envelops the centre of its flower with its curled fruits, offering protection. This protective gesture is also reflected in its relationship with the skin. Gently enveloping and nurturing, it gives the skin a sense of comfort and protection. A warming plant with a special affinity for the skin.
Calendula has accompanied people for centuries—as a garden and medicinal plant, in cooking and in traditional customs. Discover its history, its special relationship with light, and the journey from plant to Ceres mother tincture.
Ceres mother tinctures are made, with very few exceptions, from fresh plants – wild-harvested or from organic and Demeter cultivation. Discover our plant world from A to Z.
Plant of the Month
Calendula officinalis
Marigold
Balm, closing wounds
FROM FIELD TO PROCESSING
How does calendula become a Ceres mother tincture? In Thurgau, it is cultivated on a Demeter-certified farm and harvested by hand early in the morning at the optimal time. Immediately afterwards, the fresh green herb and flowers are processed.
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Fresh medicinal plants from organic and Demeter cultivation as well as controlled wild collection. We harvest ourselves – by hand only, out of conviction. At the ideal time.
Carefully processed – with the Ceres mortar grinder
Slowly, thoroughly, without heating or oxidation: Our specially developed mortar grinder enables particularly gentle processing.
Hand-stirred – with concentration and silence
Each extract is stirred by hand – with dedication, calmness and experience.
This step creates a connection: between human and plant, knowledge and feeling, plant essence and mother tincture.
Maturing with depth – like fine wine
Each mother tincture matures over years. This is how balance, stability, and character develop.
And a powerful, harmonious aroma.
Research, experience and commitment
Over 30 years of development, thorough research, and daily application.
Ceres stands for medicinal plants with depth – uncompromising, holistic, conscious.
Since 1991 · Switzerland
“Research-based herbal medicine with depth — uncompromising, holistic, natural.”