The Medicinal Power of Calendula

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Calendula has been used for thousands of years to treat an assortment of ailments.
Calendula has been used for thousands of years to treat an assortment of ailments.

The Medicinal Power of Calendula

The word calendula comes from the Latin caleo, meaning “warm” or “to glow,” a name that appropriately reflects the blossom’s sunny, golden hue. Christians called it “marygold” or “marybud” because its blooming coincided with festivals celebrating the Virgin Mary. Other names for the herb include summer’s bride, husbandman’s dial, holigold and “poor-man’s saffron” because its color and mild peppery taste make it an excellent and inexpensive substitute for the Spanish condiment.

Calendula prefers a rich loam and full sun, but will grow in most soils and partial shade. A self-seeding annual, it can become quite invasive if grown in ideal conditions.

  • Published on Feb 1, 2001
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