Named herb of the year in 2008 by the international herb association, calendula is used to color and flavor butters and broths, and has a woody, earthy, bitter and slightly sweet taste. Calendulae flos sine calyce has been the subject of the czech pharmacopoeia since 1997, with the following recommended dosages. Calendula flower or marigold is the common name for the flowers of the plant calendula officinalis l. Medicinal benefits of calendula calendula officinalis.
The ancient romans used calendula to treat scorpion bites and soldiers in the american civil war found it helped stop wounds from bleeding. Calendula calendula officinalis, asteraceae is one of the easiest herbs to grow and a highly versatile medicinal plantnaturally, it finds its way into the hearts and gardens of all herb lovers. Pot marigold calendula officinalis medicinal usage and. Find calendula officinalis stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. A few species of this genus have medicinal value, among these calendula officinalis linn. For cooking, cosmetic and medicinal uses, you should typically used dried calendula. The hmpc conclusions only cover calendula flower preparations that are obtained by drying and comminuting reducing into tiny pieces the flowers or by putting the plant material in a solvent such as ethanol or olive oil to dissolve compounds and form a liquid extract. Calendula flower is used to prevent muscle spasms, start menstrual periods, and reduce fever.
Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Calendula has also been used for measles, smallpox, and jaundice. Calendula officinalis, belonging to the family of asteraceae, commonly known as english marigold or pot marigold is an aromatic herb which is used in traditional system of medicine. Health benefits of calendula calendula can be incorporated into your day as a tea, supplement, topical application, an oil, or a tincture. Calendula officinalis, a member of the asteraceae family, is a flowering plant and has been used for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiinflammatory, anticancer and wound healing activity.
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