LEARN ABOUT THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIMICROBIAL BENEFITS

Abstract

calendula officinalis is an annual or shot-lived perennial herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) originating from southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean area. It has long been cultivated and is a widespread garden escapee in cool, temperate climates. It has been used for many centuries for a range of culinary and medicinal purposes. This species has the common name pot marigold or English or Scotch marigold, which should not be confused with marigolds, which are several species of Tagetes. The related C. arvensis, field marigold, from southern Europe is a branched annual species with 1” yellow or orange daisies.