MARIGOLD (Tagetes)

When I see marigold flowers I am fascinated by its beauty. I remember my visit of MP Ujjain in 2014 where I witnessed the splendid plethora of flowers laid on a vast orange carpet. The view was mesmerizing and I can never forget those moments in my life . It was a vast field and the farmer there had shared his farming experience with me then. I realized, cultivation of flowers is a tough and hardworking job. There is immense effort involved in flower cultivation.

Marigold flowers:-  The plant is native to America, growing naturally from the southwestern United States into South America. It is found all over the world. 

Marigold flowers mostly occurs in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often with maroon highlights. Sometimes known as Calendula.

Mostly farmers use silty clay loam soil for cultivation of the species.

The common name in English, Marigold, is derived from Mary's gold, It comes from Middle English and is composed of the name Mary (in reference to Mary, the mother of Jesus) and the word gold (in reference to the color of the flowers)

Some varieties have musky Scent and some are scentless.

Marigold flowers have been used extensively in manufacture of essential oils and perfumes.  So mostly use in perfume industry and food  Industry too such as bakery products, dairy products, yogurt, ice cream, vegetable oils, mayonnaise, are some of the uses.

Marigold has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help in eradicating wrinkles, pimples, etc. Marigold flowers are used in cosmetics products for blooming skin hence used in moisturizer, toner and some other skin creams and medicine.

This flower has properties which are beneficial for human hair. The elements in it nourishes and keep the hair healthy. 

Marigold is used in skin care cream products because its elements help in reducing inflammation of the skin, Skin burn, and in healing of wounds and injured skin. It gives soothing effect to the skin.

Marigold flowers:-  The plant is native to America, growing naturally from the southwestern United  States into South America. It is found all over the world. 

Marigold flowers mostly occur in golden, orange, yellow, and white color, often with maroon highlights. Sometimes known as Calendula.

 Farmers use silty clay loam soil for cultivation of the species.

 The common name in English, Marigold, is derived from Mary's gold, It comes from Middle English and is composed of the name Mary (in reference to Mary, the mother of Jesus) and the word gold (in reference to the color of the flowers)

Some varieties have musky Scent and some are scentless.

Marigold flowers have been used extensively in manufacture of essential oils and perfumes hence mostly used in perfume industry and food Industry too such as bakery products, dairy products, yogurt, ice cream, vegetable oils, mayonnaise, are some of the uses.

Marigold has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help in eradicating wrinkles, pimples, etc. Marigold flowers are used in cosmetics products for blooming skin hence used in moisturizers, toners and some other skin creams and medicines.

This flower has properties which are excellent for human hair. The elements in it nourish and keep the hair healthy. 

Marigold is used in skin care cream products because its elements help in reducing inflammation of the skin, Skin burns, and helps in healing of wounds and injured skin. It give soothing effects to skin.

Some other popular species of marigold are from Mexico called as Mexican Marigold and French Marigold from France.

Marigold is a symbol of power, strength, and light. 

 Marigold  also symbolizes a feeling of despaired love.

It has a lighter citrusy smell and flavor, making it popular for culinary uses.

Also some species have musky smell.

Marigold and Medicinal benefits:-

-Supports skin healing

-soothing throat and help from pain and infection 

-Marigold  Supports skin healing and contains antiseptic/anti-inflammatory properties.

-Marigold has antioxidant elements with vitamin A

-Marigold has elements that helps in healing eye infection and soothes  them.  

Marigold flowers or Calendula also known as Genda in Sanskrit is used in decoration, religious offerings and  fabric dyeing.

Marigold offers plenty of benefits in its natural form but we must consult an expert/family physician  before use as every person has different body tendencies.