Calendula Petals

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• Calendula petals have a neutral flavor
Spicy and bitter calendula flowers possess pharmcological actions that are vulnerary, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, alterative, and astringent. Within the flowers is an essential oil containing carotenoids, saponin, resin and bitter principle. Externally, a salve or oil made from calendula can be used to help support bruises and injuries, burns, earaches, shingles, and eruptive skin problems; internally, the liver, heart, and lungs are all affected positively by calendula.

Calendula, used as an oil, in a salve or as a poultice, will effectively supports burns, reduce bleeding, soothe pain of injuries and irritation, and promote the rejuvenating of wounds, burns and tissues. An infusion is taken internally for fevers, skin irritations, menstrual cramps and eruptive skin problems. The strong tea, or even better, a poultice or juice of the petals, topically applied, is a potential way to help support symptoms for shingles. The oil can also be directly placed in the ear, one or two drops with a wad of cotton, to help support earache.

Generally, the therapeutic dosage of calendula is as follows: In formula, 3-9 grams; in tea, 1 teaspoon infused in a cup of boiling water; as a liquid extract, 10-30 drops.

Most herbs and flowers have a symbolic meaning. Calendula means hopelessness but Rose means love, passion and purity. Perhaps a blend of tea combined with Calendula and Rose petals would mean a tea which honors those hopelessly in love.

The Calendula plant is also known as the pot marigold and as a flowering herb has always been a garden favorite. Its botanical name is Calendula, a name which came from the Romans who observed that in their warm Mediterranean climate the colorful blooms were always present. The name originated because the flower could be seen on the first day of each month, the calends. The marigold is believed to have originated in India and seeds were brought to Europe by the early Persian spice traders.

The petals are dried and infused to make a hot beverage but they have also been used to make a broth, make a salad more visually appealing and surprisingly have also been used in the manufacture of marigold cheese.
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Marigold 4:1 Extract

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Country of Origin: India

Latin Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis

Plant Parts Used: Flowers
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Marigold
(Calendula)

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• Traditionally used to help support skin irritations, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, enlarged or inflamed lymphatic nodes and much more.


• Used to combat skin irritations, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, enlarged or inflamed lymphatic nodes and much more.
Marigold is also known by the names Pot Marigold, Mary Bud, Calendula, Mary Gowles, Holigold, and Golds. Marigold grows as a common garden plant throughout North America and Europe. The golden-orange or yellow flowers of Marigold have been used for centuries. The part of this plant used are the flowers.

Marigold flowers were believed to be useful in reducing inflammation, wound repairing, and as an antiseptic. Historically, Marigold was used to help support various skin problems, ranging from skin skin irritations to skin irritations. Internally, the soothing effects of Marigold can be used to help support stomach irritations and inflammation. A sterile tea of this herb was also applied in cases of conjunctivitis. Marigold has been found to be antispasmodic, aperient, cholagogue, diaphoretic, vulnerary. The primary chemical constituents of this herb include saponins, carotenoids, flavonoids, mucilage, bitter principle, phytosterols, and polysaccharides resin. The flavonoids, found in high amounts in Marigold, account for much of its anti-inflammatory activity; triterpene saponins may also be important. Marigold also contains carotenoids. Investigations into immunity-building and disinfectant actions of Marigold are continuing, but at this time there is insufficient evidence to recommend clinical use of Marigold for immunity issues.

There is, however, evidence suggesting use of Marigold for some health issues. The constituents responsible for these actions are not entirely clear. As a cholagogue, this herb helps support gallbladder problems and to aid digestion. As an emmenagogue, Marigold can be of benefit in supporting delayed menstruation. The hormonal influences are likely to stem from the sterol fraction. An infusion of the flowers can be used for such digestive problems as irritations, stomach cramps, digestive tract health, and diarrhea. It is also useful taken internally for fever, boils, abscesses, and to help avoid recurrent vomiting. The fresh juice of the herb or flowers can substitute for the infusion.

For external use, a good salve for wounds can be made from the dried flowers or leaves, or from the juice pressed out of the fresh flowers. The salve can also be used to support insect bites, bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores, and boils. An infusion of Marigold can be used to help soothe watery, irritated eyes, and for support in bronchial complaints. It can also be used frequently in the support for liver disorders. Additionally, it is thought to induce perspiration in case of fever. Marigold has been shown to help promote blood clotting and to help support capillary effusion.

Recent clinical studies have shown that Marigold flower extracts support healthy blood pressure levels and have sedative effects. In 1955, an Australian patent was issued for the use of Marigold in supporting burns in humans. Although it contains no tannins, Marigold is locally astringent, due to its resin component.

Traditional English pot marigolds have been among the herbalist's favorites for centuries. In the 12th century, simply looking at the plant's golden color was supposed to lift the spirits and encourage cheerfulness, or as Macer's Herbal puts it: "to drawyth owt of ye heed wikked hirores [humours]". By Culpeper's day in the 17th century, marigold was recommended to "strengthen the heart" and was highly regarded as a herb that can be used for fevers.

Today, marigold, often sold under its Latin name of calendula, is widely available in creams and ointments for cuts, grazes, infections (including athlete's foot and vaginal thrush) and also for minor burns and skin disorders and skin irritations. Internally, marigold is a useful bitter to stimulate bile production and improve the digestion. Marigold is also ideal for a number of gynaecological problems, including irregular or painful menstruation, and it can also be tried to help relieve sotmach aches and gallbladder inflammations and as a cleansing supportive for inflamed lymph glands.

An infused oil can easily be made at home using the fresh or dried flowers. Marigold can also be used as a base for essential oils (a few drops of tea tree, for example, can be added to Marigold infused oil to make a strong lotion for athlete's foot). The infused oil can also be tried to moisturize dry skin, added to bath water to ease itchy skin, or used as an antiseptic lotion for minor cuts and grazes.

Marigold cream is also helpful for soothing sore nipples in breast feeding, an old fashioned supportivewhich many maternity wards have now revived.

This plant is rarely used today in health; it was formerly attributed a great many marvellous properties it did not possess; it has been considered a stimulant, sudorific, emmenagogue and febrifuge. Several writers have recommended Marigold poultices for obstructions in the uterus.

Infusions of marigold petals are suitable for helping support skin irritations, acne, blemishes, scarring, blisters and burns. It's especially good for sensitive skin and can be used professionally to help support dermatological problems. The herbal oil and infusion will gently condition aging skin, helping to reduce wrinkles while marigold petals, pounded with warm wheat germ oil, is a rejuvenating supportive for small blemishes, scars and thread veins. The infusion also makes a conditioning hair rinse, giving golden red hues to fair hair.



General Herb Information

Marigold
Calendula officinalis L.

Family: Asteraceae.

Souci des jardins (French); Ringelblume (German); calendola (Italian); caléndula (Spanish).

Description: Marigold is an annual or biennial aromatic herb with soft glandular leaves and attractive yellow or orange flower heads.

Origin: Central, eastern and southern Europe; a popular garden plant and cut flower. Raw material comes from eastern Europe and North Africa (Egypt).

Parts Used: Flower heads (Calendulae flos) or volatile oil. The product is sometimes specified as petals only (Calendulae flos sine calyce) or flower heads (Calendulae flos cum calyce).

Therapeutic Category: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic.

Uses and Properties: The product is mainly used for external and local application to help support wounds, burns, dry skin, irritated skin, oral thrush and haemorrhoids. Taken internally, it has anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic effects and is effective against inflammation of the mouth and throat. It is also thought to improve digestion, help stimulate bile production, rejuvenate stomach irritations and regulate menstrual disorders. The dried flowers are included in herbal teas to improve their appearance.

Active Ingredients: The main compounds are up to 0.8% flavonoids (O-glycosides of quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin), together with several bisdesmosidic and monodesmosidic saponins (up to 10%) and hydroxylated and esterified triterpenes (taraxasterol, faradiol, helianthriol). The essential oil contains mainly sesquiterpenoids (cadinol, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone and many others). Also present are coumarins (scopoletin), carotenoids, and polysaccharides.

Health Effects: The saponins, triterpenes and flavonoids appear to be responsible for the wound-mending effects as they show anti-inflammatory properties. Extracts are also known to stimulate the development of granulation tissue, and show immune stimulant and estrogenic properties.

Notes: The leaves and petals are edible but marigold extracts should not be taken at high doses or for prolonged periods.

Status: Pharm.; Comm. E+; ESCOP 1; WHO 2.

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Medicinal Usage

A tea of calendula promotes sweating and can be useful in supporting irritations, both internally and externally. Calendula was at one time a popular home supportive for jaundice. Today it can be used as an embrocation on sprains, bruises, cuts, and burns.

A wash of calendula helps promote reconstruction of tissue, and helps reduce swelling and discharges. It lessens scarring from burns and helps abcesses and abrasions.

The first edition of the United States Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (1878) lists two methods for preparing calendula. One method expresses the juice of fresh calendula gathered in summer, then adds alcohol equal to the volume of the expressed juice. In the second method, the plant is soaked in five parts alcohol for two weeks.

A liquid extract for cuts, abrasions, burns, and scalds can be made by soaking the whole fresh plant in vodka for two weeks. The tincture can then be diluted with nine parts water with each use.

The flowers contain a resin, a bitter compound, a saponin, and an essential oil with carotene, calenduline, and lycopine.

Calendula is referred to as "poor man's saffron" since the flavoring and coloring potential are similar to that of true saffron. Calendula adds a subtle saline flavor and a delicate yellow hue to food. It can be used for coloring rice and other grains. Calendula lends itself well to soups and chowders.

In medieval Europe, calendula blossoms were used as a base for soups and broths and could be found literally by the barrel in market places. Use the fresh flower petals in salads.

General Herb Information

The common pot marigold has captured the appreciation of poet, gardener, and rejuvenateer alike. Calendula is native to south central Europe and north Africa. The genus has about fifteen species. A venerable annual for borders or garden nucleus, the buoyant light-yellow-to-orange blossoms bring color and vitality to the lush shades of summer and the fading hues of autumn. With coarse surfaces and many branches, it reaches a height of two feet.

The leaves are oblong, without teeth or with small inconspicuous teeth. Leaves are three to six inches long and their stalks gently clasp the stem. The flower heads, 1 1/2 to 3 inches across, consist of several rows of ray florets and a central cluster of tubular flowers. Calendula blooms continually from the appearance of the first blossoms about six weeks after planting to the first light snows of late autumn. The seeds (achenes) are curved and taper to a point at one end. The blossoms close at night and on overcast days, but open with the sun.

One cultivar, 'Chrysantha' produces double blossoms that are a rich buttercup yellow. Kieft Seeds, a Dutch firm, lists thirty-four calendula cultivars in its catalog (see resource section). Herbalists consider single-flowered varieties to be helpful for healthl.

Calendula should not be confused with other marigolds - members of the genus Tagetes. This genus of familiar marigolds is represented by about thirty species and numerous cultivars. They are indigenous mainly to south and central America, though several species are found as far north as Arizona and New Mexico.

Sow seeds as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. If allowed to go to seed, calendula seif-sows freely, and the resulting seedlings can be transplanted the following spring. Thin to one-foot spacings.

They grow well in moderately rich, well-drained soil with a pH range of 5 to 8 and tolerate full sun or partial shade. In Southern states, plantings do better under partial shade.

The plant's most useful part is the ray florets or petals, though the entire flower is usually harvested as a matter of economy. Try spending an afternoon plucking the individual flower petals from the central disk and you'll soon realize why commercial growers choose to harvest the whole flower head. Gathering individual flowers is great for the home gardener, but unfeasible for the farmer. Petals stripped from the disks dry much faster than the whole flower head.

A related species, the Marsh Marigold is rarely used in health; the leaves are, however, vesicant and very bitter. Two varieties of this plant are used as febrifuges, the first was found in the Himalayas and Nepal, the second in Hindustan.

General Herb Information

Calendula - Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis).

Propagation: By seed, germination about 10 days, self-sows.

Nature of Plant: Its light green leaves and orange flower heads are brilliant additions to the garden and to flower arrangements.

Spacing of Mature Plants: 12 inches.

Cultural Requirements: Light, sandy, moderately rich soil in full sun; do not transplant seedlings because of rather large succulent leaves; to help increase length of stem rem…ve side buds; size of bloom also will be increased; keep flowers cut for bloom all summer.

Uses

Flower Petal: (Culinary) In soup and stew, gives color to pudding; (House-Hold) yellow dye; (Health) liquid extract for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains and wounds, used to help avoid gangrene, internally for fever, tea to support fevers, to help avoid formation of scar tissue, taken after accident to bring out bruises and avoid internal complications; (Industrial) adulterant for saffron, colors butter.

Pot marigolds are hardy annuals that flower all summer and seed themselves for next. Yellow or orange, their bright daisy-like flowers attract insects, bees, and butterflies. The light green leaves have a pungent aromatic scent. If the flowers are open in the morning it is said that you can be sure it will be a fine day.

History

In The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare described their habit of closing up when there is no sunshine. "The Marigold that goes to bed wi' the sun, And with him rises weeping." Calendula comes from the Latin calendulae meaning the first day of the month, as they always seem to be in flower then. Originally from the Mediterranean and Iran, marigolds were used in India, ancient Greece, and Rome for health purposes and as a dye.

Characteristics

Fast growing annuals with an erect, sometimes spreading, habit on branching stems. The soft hairy leaves are lanceolate. Height and spread 24 inches. The orange, yellow, or apricot flowers are daisy-like with ray florets about 3 inches across.

Growing Tips

Marigolds must be among the easiest plants to grow. Almost any soil will do as long as it is not waterlogged and they like the sun best. Sow seeds outside in spring, cover with a little soil and they will pop up and colonize merrily. Deadhead to encourage even more flowers.

How to Use

The juice or infusion of the leaves and flowers of this most health restoring of herbs are used, both fresh and dried, in a great variety of oils, creams, lotions, face packs, and steamers to help support all skin problems from acne to sunburn, tired eyes to warts. Alone or with other herbs it is an effective colorant and conditioner. The green, fragrant essential oil of calendula has rejuvenating and rejuvenating properties when used in cosmetics, massage oils and baths. Used in a base oil, it will effectively reduce scarring.

Health-wise,the entire flower head is used to help speed recovery from injury. Calendula promotes the rejuvenating process in nearly all body areas. It has been used tO rejuvenate stomach irritations, gallbladder issues, congested lymphatic nodes and inflamed skin. An external cream application can be very useful for skin irritations and other skin inflammations.

This common plant goes by many other names: marigold, golden flower of Mary; Marybud, gold, summer's bride, sun's bride, solsequia, holygold, and pot marigold.

The plain marigold or French marigold (Tagetes species) is the flower we see in such abundance of variety in gardens throughout the United States, while the pot marigold or calendula is a simpler flower that thrives in cool weather. According to legend, this was the flower favored and worn by Mary, the mother of Jesus. The calendula of old was a single flower, probably pale yellow. Today's hybrids have produced a fantastic range of double-flowered and multicolored varieties. In Brittany, it is believed that a girl who walks barefoot over calendula will learn the secret language of the birds.

Calendula tea is rich in phosphorus and vitamin C. It is astringent and induces perspiration. It was believed to be useful in supporting digestive problems - irritations, stomach cramps, and digestive tract concerns - and to bring down fever, avoid vomiting, and rejuvenate boils and abcesses.

Plant Facts and Growing Tips

Plant: Annual. A branched stem supports unstalked pale to deep green leaves that have widely spaced teeth. Large yellow or orange flowers appear on the terminal stems from June to October. In the Tagetes varieties, particularly, both the leaves and flowers give off a bitter scent that wards off many insects. A chemical produced by the roots repels nematodes. Thus, calendula is a favorite border plant around vegetable gardens.

Height: From 6 inches to 3 feet, depending on variety.

Soil: Not too rich or moist.

Exposure: Full sun.

Propagation: By seeds sown in early spring during the first or second lunar phase. For a head start, calendula can be planted in flats indoors; they transplant to the outdoors easily, once danger of frost has passed. Seeds germinate in about 10 days.

Care: Space or thin plants to about 1 foot apart: Crowded seedlings don't flower as well, nor do they make shapely plants. In areas where rabbits eat the foliage, dust the plants with dried blood powder to repel them.

Part Used for Tea: Flowers. Petals can be used alone for a more delicate tea.

Taste: Slightly bitter and saffronlike. Petal tea is not as bitter. Sweeten with honey.

How to Brew

By Infusion: Use 1 teaspoon dried flowers or petals (or 4 teaspoons fresh herb) to 1 cup boiling water. Steep fos 5 to 10 minutes. The tea is bright yellow.

Tummy Gold Tea

Both these herbs can be used to help support digestive problems:
  • 1 teaspoon dried calendula petals
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Mix petals and leaves. Infuse 1 teaspoon mixture in 1 cup boiling water. Steep 5 to 10 minutes, or to taste.

Dosage: Drink 2 to 3 cups of marigold tea daily.
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