October 09, 2008

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS

Plant Name: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS

English Name: Marigold,

Local Name: Pot marigold, Marigold, Calendula

Family: Asteraceae

Uses:
Marigold is good for companion planting because of the insect repelling properties. Marigold is very useful in Creams and ointments containing calendula are used to soothe skin and sprained muscles. The florets and extracts prepared from them are incorporated into soothing teas, lotions, and other formulations. Other preparations are used for antisepsis, spring tonics, chapped skin, tooth aches, and insect repellent among others.

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