Marigold Flowers (Calendula) Whole (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS)

Description:
Marigold, known as Calendula, is a considerably branched annual, belonging to the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. It has a branched stem that supports pale to deep green leaves with widely spaced teeth, and large deep orange-gold flower. Called the "poor man's saffron", Marigolds contain phosphorus and Vitamin C.

Origin:
Egypt

Other Names:
Bride of the Sun, Calendula, Drunkard, Goldes, Holigolde, Husbandman's Dial, Marybud, Marygold, Mary Growles, Ruddes, Ruddles, Spousa Solis, Summer's Bride

Part Used:
Flowers

Culinary Uses:
Marigold Petals can be used as a substitute for saffron, they give texture and a delicate, aromatic, strong color to dishes and drinks.Marigold Petals can be used as a substitute for saffron, they give texture and a delicate, aromatic, strong color to dishes and drinks.To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of Marigold Flowers, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Marigold relieves headaches, earaches, and reduces fevers. It is excellent for the heart and for the circulation. It is also used externally to heal wounds and bruises. It is also good to use for old infections that have been trapped in the body for a long time.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Protection, psychic powers, prophetic dreams, business and legal matters.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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