Marigold the Herbal Remedy

The history of this herbal plant is that it was native to Europe and the Mediterranean, cultivated for its medicinal properties.  It’s widely known as Calendula which is taken from the Latin name Kalandae.

This annual plant has wide green leaves and its flowers are orange or yellow in colour. Some of the plants properties consist of it being antiseptic, antifungal, and non-tannin astringent and has uses as a detoxifying herbal plant.

In Herbal Remedies the plant is capable of helping these and more:

•    Inflammations of the skin and cysts that can appear under the skin.
•    Varicose veins and Lymphatic system.
•    Can be used as a Poultice or as a Compress.
•    Smallpox and Measles.

Home Remedies :
If using marigold or Calendula in a home remedies beauty routine the ointment is excellent if you have sunburn or broken capillaries.

It heals any fungal infections in the vagina and if used orally it can help in the repair of an inflamed digestive system.

Combining Marigold with other healing herbal remedies:

Using Calendula and mixing it with Geranium or Chondrus will help to soothe cuts and bruises.

If you mix Hydrastis and Commiphora with Marigold, it becomes a lotion with antiseptic properties.  (Keep in a dark bottle)

Warning: If you are on prescribed medication keep your doctor informed of the herbal remedies that are being used.