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[[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 Fungal infections}}, {{Uses|menopauseMenopause}}, {{Uses|menstrual Menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|burnsBurns}}, {{Uses|dermatitisDermatitis}}, {{Uses|eczemaEczema}}, {{Uses|acneAcne}}, {{Uses|psoriasisPsoriasis}}, {{Uses|ear Ear infections}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Petals}}, {{Parts Used|flowersFlowers}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
==Chemical Composition==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Genda|en=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==
==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==
==Where to get the saplings==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|temperate Temperate regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Mediterranean countries}}, {{Commonly seen|North America and Asia}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/calendula-officinalis.html "Pharmacology"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/pot-marigold "morphology"Morphology]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.complete-herbal.com/details/marigold.html "Cultivation "]</ref>
</references>
* [https://www.vithoulkas.com/learning-tools/books-gv/materia-medica-volume-7/calendula-officinalis Calendula officinalis on international academy of classical homeopathy ]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Asteraceae]]
