Marigold
Latin: Chrysanthemum segetum
Other names: Corn Marigold, Mary Gowles, Bigold, Buddle, Boodle, Ruddles, Yellow Ox-eye.
Traditional Medicinal Uses: As a treatment for night sweats, fever, spasms, contusions, wounds, simple sores and ulcers, chronic vomiting, suppurative discharges and drainings, burns, and all breaches of the skin surface.
Traditional Magical Uses and Associations: The herb was used to make protective wreaths or magical hoops. Marigold is one of the herbs believed to strip a witch of her will.
Other Uses and Associations: Milkmaids churned marigold petals with their butter to colour it.
Tested Properties: Astringent, Aromatic.
Mystical uses for Marigold?
It has been cultivated in the kitchen garden for the flowers, which are dried for broth, and said to comfort the heart and spirits.
Medicinal Action and Uses---Marigold is chiefly used as a local remedy. Its action is stimulant and diaphoretic. Given internally, it assists local action and prevents suppuration. The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is given internally, in doses of a tablespoonful, and externally as a local application. It is useful in chronic ulcer, varicose veins, etc. Was considered formerly to have much value as an aperient and detergent in visceral obstructions and jaundice.
It has been asserted that a Marigold flower, rubbed on the affected part, is an admirable remedy for the pain and swelling caused by the sting of a wasp or bee. A lotion made from the flowers is most useful for sprains and wounds, and a water distilled from them is good for inflamed and sore eyes.
An infusion of the freshly-gathered flowers is employed in fevers, as it gently promotes perspiration and throws out any eruption - a decoction of the flowers is much in use in country districts to bring out smallpox and measles, in the same manner as Saffron. Marigold flowers are in demand for children's ailments.
The leaves when chewed at first communicate a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste, of a saline nature. The expressed juice, which contains the greater part of this pungent matter, has been given in cases of costiveness and proved very efficacious. Snuffed up the nose it excites sneezing and a discharge of mucous from the head.
The leaves, eaten as a salad, have been considered useful in the scrofula of children, and the acrid qualities of the plant have caused it to be recommended as an extirpator of warts.
A yellow dye has also been extracted from the flower, by boiling.
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Reply:Latin name(s) - Calendula officinalis, Catha officinalis
aka - garden marigold, holigold, Mary bud, Marygold, golds, Solis sponsa, Occulus Christi, pot marigold, Calendula
Family - Asteraceae / Compositae
Parts used - Petals, flowers
Purported actions - antiseptic, antifungal, diaphoretic, stimulant
Methods of use - Infusion, distilled water, lotion.
Origins - Calendula is a native of Southern Europe, but has become naturalised throughout temperate regions of the world. Many cultivated varieties actually come from completely different genera and should not be confused with Calendula officinalis.
Description - Calendula officinalis is an annual and has pale green, long and hairy leaves, with bright yellow or orange flowers which flower for a long growing period: June to October. The petals have a spicy flavour and the leaves a bitter aftertaste. It grows to a height of 30 - 60 cms. All parts are highly scented and therefore attractive to bees and hover flies, which enjoy eating the aphids! The plant is a good weather predictor! The flowers close when rain is coming.
Attributed medicinal qualities - Calendula officinalis has many uses. The main one today is in reducing inflammation, bee and wasp stings have been treated by rubbing the fresh flower on the affected area, and wound healing as it is an antiseptic and improves blood flow to the affected area. But it has also been shown to help with skin problems from ulceration to eczema when used as a salve. It has treated stomach ulcers, stomach cramp, colitis and diarrhoea when infused. Fever, boils, abcesses and to prevent persistent vomiting when infused. Bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores, boils in a salve or dilute tincture. And it has been used to treat athletes foot, ringworm and candida, acne and nappy rash, menstrual and menopause symptoms, by infusion along with alleviating the effects of radiation therapy, varicose veins, when used in a compress.
Calendula should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. Very occaisionally it may cause an allergic reaction so always do a skin patch test if you have not used it before. Calendula officinalis has been shown to have a high concentration of flavoniods - chemicals that act as anti-oxidants in the body.
History - The name Calendula stems from the Latin kalendae, meaning first day of the month, presumably because pot marigolds are in bloom at the start of most months of the year as the Latin word Calendulae means "throughout the months". Although the old Saxon name "'ymbglidegold', means 'it turns with the sun'. They were also called Mary buds and associated with the Virgin Mary.
In the middle ages Marigolds symbolised jealousy. In the past, Calendula officinalis was used to colour cheese yellow (rather that than some of the chemicals used today!) It was called "poor man's saffron". In the 12th century, Macer concluded that there would be an improvement in your eyesight just by looking at the plant. It was used as a treatment for smallpox and measles, in fact so much was grown in the Soviet Union that it became known as Russian penicillin.
The religious sect The Shakers in America believed they were an effective cure for gangrene.
Cultivation - Calendula officinalis is easy to grow and seeds can be sown in the late spring and early summer months. They prefer a sunny position and need a lot of water during dry spells but otherwise can be pretty much left to look after themselves and they self-seed easily. Marigolds are good companion plants to tomatoes as its pungent smell acts as a deterrent to some pests, particularly eelworms.
Harvesting, preparation and storage - The marigold is a common garden plant. Harvest the flower tops or just the petals when the flowers are open between June and September. They should be picked very carefully and can be used fresh or dry, but ensure there is no bruising or discoloration.
Culinary Uses -The petals, with their slight aromatic bitterness can be used in fish and meat soups, rice dishes, salads, and as a colouring for cheese and butter.
The whole flower was used as a garnish in medieval times. And chopped fresh marigold flowers can be scattered over rice and salad dishes and even used in sweet dishes like custard or baked puddings. They can also be used as an alternative to saffron.
Recipe for Marigold Wine
Magical Uses - Their magical attributes include prophesy, legal matters, psychic energy, seeing magical creatures, love, clairvoyance, dreams, business or legal affairs, attraction and renewing personal energy. A fresh Marigold flower can be worn to court for a favorable outcome of a trial. If you place Marigold in your mattress, you will have prophetic dreams... and if you place it under your mattress it will make whatever you dream come true.
Charm for attraction
Other Uses
* Yellow dye can be extracted from the flower, by boiling.
* It's a good companion plant as it discourages pests in the garden.
* In Asia they are mainly used to make garlands and for adorning buildings and statues of spiritual significance
* They have also been used to make face and hand cream.
* An infusion of the petals can be used as a rinse to lighten and brighten hair.
Quotes
Culpeper - "Marigolds are very expulsive and little less effective in small-pox and measles than saffron."
William Turner - "Summe use to make theyr here yellow with the floure of the herbe, not being content with the naturall colour which God hath given them."
Reply:This Marigold herb has powers of protection, prophetic dreams or can help with psychic powers. Marigold blooms symbolize the Goddess can be part of the altar decoration for any Goddess ritual. To bless the souls of the departed, plant Marigold on the grave.
It is also an herb of purification and is often cast around the ritual circles. Marigolds picked at noon when the sun is hottest will bring strength and comfort to the heart. Garlands made from this bloom hung on doors posts will deter evil from entering your home whilst sprinkling the petals under your bed will protect you whilst you sleep and give your prophetic dreams.
To win the respect and admiration of others, add to your bath. With legal matters, either carry the bloom or use in the making of a success amulet or sachet. Supposedly, touching the petals with your bare foot will allow you to understand the language of the birds. The herb was used to make protective wreaths or magical hoops. Marigold is one of the herbs believed to strip a witch of her will.
Reply:Marigold was widely used in the field hospitals during the American Civil war. It was said to heal wounds quickly.
Reply:Marigold
Latin: Chrysanthemum segetum
Other names: Corn Marigold, Mary Gowles, Bigold, Buddle, Boodle, Ruddles, Yellow Ox-eye.
Traditional Medicinal Uses: As a treatment for night sweats, fever, spasms, contusions, wounds, simple sores and ulcers, chronic vomiting, suppurative discharges and drainings, burns, and all breaches of the skin surface.
Traditional Magical Uses and Associations: The herb was used to make protective wreaths or magical hoops. Marigold is one of the herbs believed to strip a witch of her will.
Other Uses and Associations: Milkmaids churned marigold petals with their butter to colour it.
Tested Properties: Astringent, Aromatic.
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magickal correspondences and uses:
Western element: fire
Magickal uses: Use for magick related to consecration, inner vision, love, peace, and truthfulness.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
ritual uses:
Ritual uses: Plant marigold to bring joy to the dead (including your dead relatives, family, and friends). Use in beverages for fire rituals, solar festials, or summerland (death) rituals.
deities associated with marigold:
Mary (Christian Goddess)
Xochiquetzal (Aztec Goddess)
health care uses:
External skin care: Marigold in Great Skin Firming Night Cream: “Works by increasing your skin’s vitality and sealing in moisture. With collagen to restore elasticity and Vitamin E for healing. Deeply penetrates to prevent excess dryness. With sesame oil, olive oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, squalene, kakui nut oil, aloe vera, Vitamin E, lemon balm, comfrey, sage, marigold, marsh mallow, teaberry, jasmine, cucumber, Vitamin A, and Vitmin D. Firming night cream is a heavy moisturizer that deeply penetrates the skin and will prevent excess dryness. This therapeutic vitamin and moisturizing treatment increases the skin’s vitality and seals in the moisture, augmenting skin’s resilience. Contains collagen which restores elasticity, and vitamin E which helps in healing the skin. Nourishes the skin as it firms. Apply before bedtime after cleansing and toning.” Great Skin Firming Night Cream
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