Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) is today one of the most valued herbs in domestic and traditional herbal medicine, especially for its action on the skin, mucous membranes, digestive tract, lymphatic system, and female reproductive system. The part most commonly...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
It was believed to ward off witches when hung as wreaths In Shakespeare, Calendula appears in relation to death and grief: The purple violets, and marigolds, Shall as a carpet hang upon thy grave… (Pericles) and: Oxlips, in their cradles growing, Marigolds, on...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
It is interesting that the Maltese name for Calendula (Suffejra) gets its name from the colour of the skin and eyes caused by jaundice. Calendula was seen as a cure for jaundice on the Maltese islands The botanical genus name Calendula was already used for marigold in...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
As an infusion To hydrate internally. You can also add cloves and cinnamon to the infusion. Three mugs of herbal tea is enough per day. Any more might tax the kidneys Gout, jaundice (Suffejra). One of the workshop participants mentioned that Joan of Arc healed a...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Calendula’s brilliant yellow and orange flowers are not just beautiful. Their colour is connected to some of the plant’s interesting natural chemistry. The flowers contain carotenoids, a family of natural pigments responsible for many of the yellow, orange...
