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'''Calendula''' is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Fungal infections}}, {{Uses|Menopause}}, {{Uses|Menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Dermatitis}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}, {{Uses|Ear infections}}
  
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'''Calendula''', is a genus of about 15–20 species<ref name="common"/> 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. Other plants are also known as marigolds, such as corn marigold, desert marigold, marsh marigold, and plants of the genus Tagetes. The genus name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock" or possibly "little weather-glass".The common name "marigold"  refers to the Virgin Mary. The most commonly cultivated and used member of the genus is the pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). Popular herbal and cosmetic products named 'calendula' invariably derive from C. officinalis.
 
  
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== Traditional and ancient uses. ==
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Petals}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Faradiol-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"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Genda|en=Calendula, Pot Marigold}}
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kaphapitta shamaka
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Stalked–stalkless, lower stalks winged, upper leaves amplexicaul}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|4–7 cm (1.6–3 in.) wide|Brownish|5-20|Flowers Season is June–October}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Long-beaked|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Spine-backed achene|With hooked hairs|}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
  
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Calendula species have been used traditionally as culinary and medicinal herbs. The petals are edible and can be used fresh in salads or dried and used to color cheese or as a replacement for saffron. A yellow dye has been extracted from the flowers.<ref name="cal"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
  
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Romans and Greeks used the golden calendula in many rituals and ceremonies, sometimes wearing crowns or garlands made from the flowers. One of its nicknames is "Mary's Gold," referring to the flowers' use in early Catholic events in some countries. Calendula flowers are sacred flowers in India and have been used to decorate the statues of Hindu deities since early times.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Calendula officinalis is easy to grow and seeds can be sown in the late spring and early summer months.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
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Calendula ointments are skin products used to treat minor cuts, burns, and skin irritation.
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Temperate regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Mediterranean countries}}, {{Commonly seen|North America and Asia}}.
  
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== Medicinal use.==
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Calendula officinalis flowerbud 22122014 (1).jpg|Buds
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File:2006-11-28Calendula08-05.jpg|Buds
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File:Calendula in Autumn.jpg|Orange colour flower
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File:Calendula officinalis 001.JPG|Red colour flower
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File:2006-10-22Calendula06.jpg|Wild type
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File:Ringelblume.jpg|Wild type
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File:Fleur bicolore - Parc floral.JPG|Multicoloured Flower
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File:Calendula E.JPG|Multicoloured Flower
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File:Walled gardens of Claydon House - geograph.org.uk - 713935.jpg|Cultivation
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File:CalendulaOfficinalis.jpg|Cultivation
  
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Ancient cultures recognized and used the healing properties of calendula. In some of the earliest medical writings, calendula was recommended for treating ailments of the digestive tract. It was used to detoxify the liver and gall bladder. The flowers were applied to cuts and wounds to stop bleeding, prevent infection and speed healing. Calendula was also used for various women's ailments, and to treat a number of skin conditions. During the American Civil War, calendula flowers were used on the battlefields in open wounds as antihemorrhagic and antiseptic, and they were used in dressing wounds to promote healing. Calendula also was used in this way during World War I. Calendula has been historically significant in medicine in many cultures, and it is still important in alternative medicine today.
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</gallery>
  
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== References ==
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==References==
  
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<ref name="common">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=105062 "Calendula"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/calendula-officinalis.html Pharmacology]</ref>
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<ref name="cal">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html " Spotlight on Marigold."]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/pot-marigold Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html Cultivation ]</ref>
 
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/calendula-herbs.html Calendula – Health Benefits and Side Effects]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula Calendula-Wikipedia]
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* [http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/c/calen.html Calendula on homiopathic materia medica]
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* [http://firstaidcreams.com/learn-about-homeopathic-creams/learn-about-calendula-officinalis/ Calendula officinalis on plants for future]
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* [https://www.vithoulkas.com/learning-tools/books-gv/materia-medica-volume-7/calendula-officinalis Calendula officinalis on international academy of classical homeopathy ]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 14 September 2020

Calendula(marigold)

Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean.

Uses

Fungal infections, Menopause, Menstrual cramps, Burns, Dermatitis, Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, Ear infections


Parts Used

Petals, Flowers, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Faradiol-3-O-palmitate, faradiol-3-O-myristate, faradiol-3-O-laurate, arnidiol-3-O-palmitate, arnidiol-3-O-myristate, arnidiol-3-O-laurate[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi Genda
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Calendula, Pot Marigold


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Sheeta (Cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kaphapitta shamaka

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Stalked–stalkless, lower stalks winged, upper leaves amplexicaul

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 4–7 cm (1.6–3 in.) wide Brownish 5-20 Flowers Season is June–October

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Long-beaked 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Spine-backed achene With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Calendula officinalis is easy to grow and seeds can be sown in the late spring and early summer months.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Temperate regions, Mediterranean countries, North America and Asia.

Photo Gallery

  • Buds

  • Buds

  • Orange colour flower

  • Red colour flower

  • Wild type

  • Wild type

  • Multicoloured Flower

  • Multicoloured Flower

  • Cultivation

  • Cultivation

References

  1. ↑ Pharmacology
  2. ↑ Morphology
  3. ↑ Cultivation

External Links

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