Content
- Wanted poster of marigold
- The marigold in the profile:
- What purposes the marigold can fulfill in the garden
- The use of marigold in kitchen and natural medicine
- Tips
Marigolds are not only beautiful to look at, they are also edible and healthy
Wanted poster of marigold
The marigold is represented in Central Europe usually with the subspecies of common marigold (Calendula officinalis) in many gardens. It is one of the most uncomplicated summer bloomers, as it blooms very persistently and does not place high demands on the location.
The marigold in the profile:
What purposes the marigold can fulfill in the garden
There are certainly reasons why the marigold has been so widely cultivated in the gardens of monasteries and farms for centuries. After all, they are not only said to have healing properties. Although the bright yellow and orange flower heads bloom for only a few days each, they are constantly replenishing during flowering. This is all the more the case if you harvest freshly flower heads every week to dry or as a fresh ingredient in salads, and cut out flower heads that have died out. As the plant is non-toxic in all parts except for pregnant women, it can be planted as a natural barrier against snails and roundworms around the vegetable and salad bed.
The use of marigold in kitchen and natural medicine
Over the centuries, various uses have been discovered for the internal and external application of the marigold flowers. So should the infused from dried flowers tea relieve liver discomfort and also have a positive effect on gastric and intestinal ulcers. You can make durable natural medicine from the flowers of calendula by preserving them in the form of ointments and oil extracts. The external use of marigold products for the care of irritated skin and for accelerating the healing of wounds and bruises is one of the most important applications of this medicinal plant.
Tips
While the dried tinged flowers of calendula are often used as a color-resistant jewelry drug in tea blends, fresh petals can serve as an edible color in herb butter. In addition, the fresh petals can also be sprinkled on hot food just before serving.