Calendula Pflanze

Plant this easy going annual in early spring to enjoy its flowers which resemble daisies or chrysanthemums until the heat of summer sets in.

Calendula pflanze.

Bright and cheerful calendulas also called pot marigolds look right at home in a cottage garden herb patch or container. In herbalism calendula in suspension or in tincture is used topically for treating acne reducing inflammation controlling bleeding and soothing irritated tissue. Poor to average well draining soil and only occasional watering after plants are established is the secret to growing prolific calendula plants. Calendula is heavily marketed in the treatment of eczema and dermatitis.

The calendula flower or flowering herb is an annual which will readily reseed. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb. Too much calendula care can result in stunted or slow growth. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb.

This article may contain affiliate links. Because the plant has anti inflammatory properties applying it to skin conditions may reduce inflammation. Add calendula blossoms to soups and and salads for a colorful garnish. Plant pharmacological studies have suggested that calendula extracts have antiviral antigenotoxic and anti inflammatory properties in vitro.