Dried Marigold Flower

Marigold

Marigold is a common name for several plants in the Asteraceae family cultivated as ornamentals for their large, generally orange blossoms.

Benefits and uses:

One of the health benefits of marigolds is that it is used in the treatment of minor burns when used in the form of ointments or a tincture.

It is rich source of flavonoids and vitamin C & has no fat content. On account of the anti-inflammatory properties of marigold it is also used in the treatment of allergic reactions, eczema and bruising.

Marigolds are also known to have plenty of health benefits on account of their high content of antioxidants. These antioxidants are known to be effective in combating the damage that may b caused by free radicals which are typically the by-products of environmental factors such as pollution or cigarette smoke or even normal body functions.

Marigold is an extremely effective herb for the treatment of skin problems. It is that it is used in the treatment of minor burns when used in the form of ointments or a tincture. It stimulates the cells that protect the body from infection, also used in both homeopathic and conventional medicine as a healing ointment for cuts and grazes.

In cooking, the petals of Marigold used as a Saffron substitute in the coloring of rice dishes and can also be used in fish dishes; the leaves of Marigold used in salad