Calendula is a small bushy plant that has light green leaves and flowers that can be yellow or orange. There are about 20 species of plants that are part of the Calendula family. But onlyCalendula officinalis, more commonly known as calendula, is used for medicines and as food. Calendula ha...
Thepot marigold(Calendula officinalis) is grown especially for ornamental purposes and is commonly found in herbal products and cosmetics. The petal-like ray flowers areedibleand are sometimes used in salads.Field marigold(C. arvensis) is native to Europe and is used similarly.Sea marigold, or tr...
Chrysanthemum tea has a long history of use intraditional Chinese medicineand is usually made from the dried flowers of florists’ chrysanthemum orDendranthema indicum(formerlyC. indicum). It is commonly used as an herbal treatment forhypertensionand is said to help treatfevers,headaches, andinflammat...
Calendula is commonly used as an herbal treatment for the relief of skin disorders. It is used to heal minorburns, including sunburns, and it is a traditional herbal remedy for the treatment of rashes, including diaper rash. This herb has also been used to treat systemic skin problems such ...
Here are the steps for making calendula tea: Bring water to a boil Add about two teaspoons of dried flowers to a tea infuser or teapot Pour hot water over the leaves and allow it to steep for 10 minutes Strain and add any type of flavoring you'd like such as cinnamon, vanilla, honey...
Nikmehr B, Ghaznavi H, Rahbar A, Sadr S, Mehrzadi S. In vitro anti-leishmanial activity of methanolic extracts ofCalendula officinalisflowers,Datura stramoniumseeds, andSalvia officinalisleaves.Chin J Nat Med. 2014;12(6):423-427.24969522 ...
Calendula is a short-lived aromatic perennial plant, growing to about 50 cm in height. Calendula produces inflorescences or cluster of flowers that are bright yellow in color with thick flower head about 5 cm in diameter. Calendula flowers are surrounded by two rows of bracts that are also ye...
(1987). Calendula and coriandrum-new potential oil crops for industrial uses. Fat Science Technology. 89: 227-230.Bcerentrup H, Robbelen G (1987) Calendula and Coriandrum- new potential oil crops for industrial use. Fat Sci Technol. 89: 227-230....
One of the many edible flowers, sunflowers have colorful petals that can be used in salads or as a pretty garnish. And the greens can be used in the salad, too, or even sauteed like spinach or baked into chips like kale! The leaves can also be steeped to make a healthy tea. Even ...
Vinca, also known as catharanthus or Madagascar periwinkle, is a popular annual flower. Growing upwards to 10 to 16 inches tall, with dark green leaves and five-petal blossoms in pink, mauve or white, these flowers spread quickly and require little care.