Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Other Names: Garden Marigold, Pot Marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold or Scotch marigold.
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, common marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold, or Scotch marigold, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Although likely native to southern Europe, its extensive cultivation throughout history renders its exact origin uncertain, and there is a possibility that it may have originated in gardens.
Medicinal Uses:
- To treat burns
- Bruises and cuts
- As well as the minor infections they cause
- Prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation
