Uses

The astrologically oriented botanist and physician Nicholas Culpepper (1616-1654) swore by Marigold as a remedy for fortifying the heart. In his "Vade-Mecum Botanicum" (1694) Samuel Müller also mentioned a host of ills for which Calendula was supposed to be a remedy. Today its main medicinal use is for wound healing in the form of ointments, essences, gels and oils for external application. It is one of the best wound healing herbs altogether and, on account of its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, is even used for the treatment of leg ulcers.

In skin care it is used particularly for injured, irritated, sensitive and inflamed skin. It profoundly influences the metabolism, regulates the blood circulation in the skin and increases the skin tone. Inflamed nipples, burns, bruises and sunburn are also treated with Marigold. On account of its reputed blood-cleansing properties it is also used in chronic eczema, boils, spots and adolescent acne.

Used internally as tea it has antispasmodic action and influences bile secretion and therefore helps the digestion.