Properties:
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiscrofulous, Astringent, Cholagogue, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Vulnerary
 
Medicinal Uses:
Acne, Beauty, Culinary/Kitchen, Cuts and Wounds, Dental/Oral Care, Eyes/Vision, Herbal Teas, Insect/Flea Bites, Skin Care
 
Description:
Calendula officinalis, a member of the Asteraceae family. It is a short-lived aromatic herbaceous perennial that can reach nearly 2 1/2 feet in height. The plant has branched lax or erect stems with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are roughly 2–7 inches in length, and have hair on the top and bottom.


Also Known As:
Pot marigold, english marigold, poet's marigold, husbandman's dial, marybud, merrybud, marygold, summer's bride, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, scottish marigold.