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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. ==Uses=={{Uses|fungal infections}}, {{Uses|menopause}}, {{Uses|menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|burns}}, {{Uses|dermatitis}}, {{Uses|eczema}}, {{Uses|acne}}, {{Uses|psoriasis}}, {{Uses|ear infections}}  ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Petals}}, {{Parts Used|flowers}}, {{Parts Used|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<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}} ==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|stalked–stalkless, lower stalks winged, upper leaves amplexicaul}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|4–7 cm (1.6–3 in.) wide|brownish|5-20|Flowers Season is June–October}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Long-beaked|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|spine-backed achene|With hooked hairs|}}

== Traditional and ancient uses. =Other features===

Calendula species have been used traditionally as culinary and medicinal herbs. The petals are edible and can be used fresh ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in salads or dried and which the herb is used to color cheese or ==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as a replacement for saffron. A yellow dye has been extracted from the flowers.<ref name="cal"/>''root juice extract''

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 ==Where to decorate get the statues saplings====Mode of Hindu deities since early timesPropagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}.

==How to plant/cultivate==Calendula ointments are skin products used officinalis is easy to treat minor cuts, burns, grow and skin irritationseeds can be sown in the late spring and early summer months.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

== Medicinal use.Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|temperate regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Mediterranean countries}}, {{Commonly seen|North America and Asia}}.

Ancient cultures recognized and used the healing properties of calendula==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Odermennig. In some of the earliest medical writings, calendula was recommended for treating ailments of the digestive tractjpgFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02. It was used to detoxify the liver and gall bladderjpgImage:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT. The flowers were applied to cuts and wounds to stop bleeding, prevent infection and speed healingBOT. Calendula was also used for various women's ailments, and to treat a number of skin conditions2004. 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 today0. jpg</gallery>

==Common nameReferences==

* '''English''' <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life- Marigold* '''Kannada''' science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant- ಚೆಂಡು ಹೂವು* '''Hindi''' profiler/calendula- गेंदे का फूलofficinalis.html "Pharmacology"]</ref>

<ref name== References =="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/pot-marigold "nature gate"]</ref>

<references><ref name="common">[http:How to plant//www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=105062 "Calendula"]</ref><ref name="calcultivate">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html " Spotlight spotlight on Marigold.marigold"]</ref>

== External Links == * [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/calendula-herbs.html]* [http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/c/calen.htm]* [http://firstaidcreams.com/learn-about-homeopathic-creams/learn-about-calendula-officinalis/]*[https://enwww.wikipediapfaf.org/wikiUSER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Calendula Calendula-Wikipedia+officinalis]