Marigold (Calendula Officinalis)

Name:  Marigold

Latin:  Calendula Officinalis

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Family:  Compositae (Sunflower)

Parts Used:  Flowers

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Used for:  A lotion made from these flowers can be pain-relieving, and alleviates itching.  As a tincture or wash or ointment, it can be used for wound healing.  Only suggested for clean cuts, however, as the increase in speed to healing can be dangerous for jagged or dirty cuts.  Also useful for allergies.

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