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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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'''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. 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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==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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==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=|en=Agrimony}}
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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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== Traditional and ancient uses. ==
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===Other features===
  
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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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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
  
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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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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
  
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Calendula ointments are skin products used to treat minor cuts, burns, and skin irritation.
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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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== Medicinal use.==
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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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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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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Odermennig.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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</gallery>
  
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==Common name==
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==References==
  
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* '''English''' - Marigold
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* '''Kannada''' - ಚೆಂಡು ಹೂವು
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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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* '''Hindi''' - गेंदे का फूल
 
  
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== References ==
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/pot-marigold "nature gate"]</ref>
  
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html "spotlight on marigold"]</ref>
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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="cal">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html " Spotlight on Marigold."]</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]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula Calendula-Wikipedia]
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* [http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/c/calen.htm]
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* [http://firstaidcreams.com/learn-about-homeopathic-creams/learn-about-calendula-officinalis/]
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* [https://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Calendula+officinalis]
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]

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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. 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.

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
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

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

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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

  • Odermennig.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "Pharmacology"
  2. ↑ "nature gate"
  3. ↑ "spotlight on marigold"

External Links

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