Calendula officinalis
Actions:
Culinary, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antigenotoxic, Vulnerary, Laxative
Therapeutic Categories:
headaches, red eye, fever and toothaches, healing wounds, radiation dermatitis, abdominal cramps and constipation
Safety:
Can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, and should be avoided during pregnancy
Magical Uses:
light, fire, and sun magic, Amazement, Play, Magic, Culture, Alertness, Ability, Psychic, Dealing with Boredom, reveal fairies
Plant Parts Used: Petals
Preparations: Dies, teas, salves, lotions/creams, incense
Energetics: Bright, warm, bitter
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Plant Identifiers: Yellow to orange petals.
Also known as: often known as marigolds,
poor man’s saffron
Chemical Constituents: flavonol glycosides, triterpene oligoglycosides, oleanane-type triterpene glycosides, saponins, and a sesquiterpene glucoside