Marigold is a popular flower identifiable by its overpowering smell and lustrous golden bloom. This flower graces the beauty of autumn, but it is also abundant throughout spring and summer. I love to plant Marigold in my gardens
Marigold is a prolific spreader that can grow easily from its papery seeds. It is a low-maintenance plant, which makes it a good option for planting in gardens
It does have medicinal properties. I use it as a lymphagogue. It helps drain lymph and edema I use it with cleavers. Recently this weekend I discussed using it with another lymphagogue that I have never used before- violet.
Marigold has many uses. It can be used for Digestive complains as well as intestinal worms
Other uses include
• Respiratory illness
• Mumps
• Fluid retention
• Sore eyes, cataracts, and macular degeneration
• Menstrual disorder
• Sore breast
• Kidney problems and urinary infection
• Bacterial infection
• Rheumatism
• Toothache
• Earache
• Bleeding disorders
After attending and speaking at the 3 rd American Herbal Guild Symposium I urge all naturopaths and herbalists who are not members - to join. Also join the United Plant Savers. I am proud to be a AHG professional member.
Until tomorrow…