Where does Calendula come from?
This herbal medicine is commonly grown in gardens because of its pretty orange flowers and its ability to resow itself. Calendula is sometimes call “garden marigold” or “pot marigold.” Calendula is well-known as an effective insect repellant and also keeps harmful insects away from other plants. Calendula is one of the herbal remedies that has a long history of use as a wound-healing botanical. In Greece and Persia, calendula was used to flavour food and the ancient Egyptians viewed it as a rejuvenating herb. Medieval monks used this herbal medicine to treat snake bites and liver problems. Battlefield doctors used calendula flowers to treat open wounds during the American Civil War and this practice was continued by doctors during WWI. Today, calendula is available in many different herbal remedy forms – topical creams and ointments, teas, tinctures and pills.
