The marigold is not only a herbal remedy but is also a very nice flower in gardens.
From june on lots of farmers gardens in europe are shining from the brightness of the marigold.
The flowers of the marigold are a good remedy against skin problems.
Therefore the marigold ointment is famous.
Medicinal Uses
- Gall complaints
- Stomach and intestinal disorder
- Menstrual complaints
- Skin illnesses
- Ulcers
- Contusions
- Wounds that heal badly
- Eczemas
- Bruises
- Effusion of blood
- Strain
- Sore baby skin
- Varicose veins
Information
Used Parts: | Flowers |
Substances: | Alkaloid, bitter essence, carotenoid, Tannic acid, resin, inulin, Kaempferol, Myristic-acid, essential oil |
Time to collect: | June - October |
Methods

External use
Marigold is mainly used for external use.You can apply it as a poultice from the tea or you can use an ointment.
It helps against:
- Skin illnesses
- Ulcers
- Contusions
- Wounds that heal badly
- Eczemas
- Bruises
- Effusion of blood
- Strain
- Sore baby skin
- Varicose veins
Internal use
Marigold is also helpful when you drink it as a tea or use a tincture.It helps against:
- Stomach and intestinal disorder
- Gall complaints
- Menstrual complaints
Plant description

Marigold lives for one year. It becomes up to 60 cm (2 feet) high.
The stalk, that is light green, has a lot of branches if it has enough place.
The leaves are hairy and like a round lancette.
The Flowers blossom from june until autumn. They have yellow and orange colors that shine very strong.
All the plant is full of resin.