The genus Calendula includes 15 species, some of which (including the pot marigold, C. officinalis, and the field marigold, C. arvensis) are native to the Mediterranean; while others are endemic ...

Pot marigold (calendula) may play a role in improving your skin’s appearance. One small study of 21 adults found that using a topical cream of pot marigold extract may help make skin firmer and ...

Calendula oil is a natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis). It’s often used as a complementary or alternative treatment. It may also be suitable for use as an antiseptic.

Calendula, a flowering plant also known as pot marigold, can be served as a tea or used as an ingredient in various herbal formulations. While the tea is made by steeping the flowers in boiling ...

Though calendula or pot marigold was edible, several varieties of the French marigold were not. The officers were also not sure about the toxic effects of consuming the flowers over a longer period.

The vibrant orange flower may look a lot like the marigolds you commonly see in gardens, but the medicinal variety—also called calendula officinalis or pot marigold—packs major healing power.