Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Aztec Marigold (African Marigold) |
Botanical Name |
Tagetes erecta crackerjack |
System Affected |
vision |
Properties |
rich in lutein, may improve visual acuity in those with retinal degeneration |
Description |
yellow, orange, or gold flowers |
Origin |
Central America |
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Calendula (Pot Marigold) |
Botanical Name |
Calendula officinalis |
System Affected |
skin, burns, cuts, bites/stings, ulcer |
Properties |
burns, cuts, bites, stings, bruises bunions antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory gingivitis ulcers External (rubbed on): skin, relief of pain & swelling from wasp/bee sting, sores |
Description |
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Notes |
external: apply directly, 2-3 Xs/day for ~ 1 week |
Toxicity |
triggers ragweed allergies |
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Marigold |
Botanical Name |
Calendula officinalis, Caltha officinalis |
System Affected |
eye, varicose veins, poisons, stomach, intestine |
Properties |
Aztec Marigold: eye, stomach English: intestine, kidney Garden: Direct application: varicose veins, chronic ulcers Flushes poison from body (perspiration) All varieties: controls insects and protect roots of other nearby plants |
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1oz powdered/1pint hot water, or 1tbl 2-3Xs/day |
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