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Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold

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Chemical Composition
[[File:Calendula-arvensis-by-Zachi-Evenor-IZE11717 (1).jpg|thumb|right|Calendula(marigold)]]
 '''Calendula''' is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean.  
==Uses==
{{Uses|Fungal infections}}, {{Uses|Menopause}}, {{Uses|Menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Dermatitis}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}, {{Uses|Ear infections}}
==Chemical Composition==
faradiolFaradiol-3-O-palmitate, faradiol-3-O-myristate, faradiol-3-O-laurate, arnidiol-3-O-palmitate, arnidiol-3-O-myristate, arnidiol-3-O-laurate<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|stalked–stalklessStalked–stalkless, lower stalks winged, upper leaves amplexicaul}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|4–7 cm (1.6–3 in.) wide|brownishBrownish|5-20|Flowers Season is June–October}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Long-beaked|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|spineSpine-backed achene|With hooked hairs|}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
==Where to get the saplings==

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