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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Pot Marigold aka calendula
Medical Qualities of Pot Marigold (calendula)
What? Calendula officinalis
Where? Originally from the Mediterranean and the middle east
Working? Pot Marigold contains a lot of flavenoid (antioxidants) alcohols (disinfective) and Saponins (blood filters)
How? Used in creams or ointment this combination delivers anti inflammatory and skin repairing effects.
Caution! The pot marigold contains a pyrethrum (natural insecticide) as well . If you put a marigold in your garden ants won’t bother you anymore. The marigold contains orange/yellow dye used as food additive it gives cheese and butter a brighter color.