Have you ever heard of calendula flowers? They've been used for centuries in both culinary and medicinal ways, particularly thought to have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. The petals are ...

A review of 76 publications finds that pot marigold contains more than 500 reported secondary metabolites, along with natural ...

At the end of spring planting seasons, many nurseries discount unsold or wilted plants. I cannot resist the urge to bring home one or two plants, revivable and in need of rescue. It is a good time to ...

The calendula, scientifically known as calendula officinalis and locally as gul-e-ashrafi, is a daisy-like flower. Belonging to the asteraceae family, the flower is locally found in yellow and orange ...

I first heard of calendula at summer camp in Maine when the nurse used to give everyone an ointment made from the calendula flowers (commonly known as marigolds!) instead of some medicated gel for bug ...

Edible flowers taste great and look beautiful on your plate, especially on top of your favorite salad. Not all flowers are edible, and you can find complete lists, with pictures, on the Internet.

One such secret is the use of calendula oil, which has been used for centuries. Extracted from the marigold flower, calendula ...

Edible flowers taste great and look beautiful on your plate, especially on top of your favorite salad. Not all flowers are edible, and you can find complete lists, with pictures, on the Internet.