Calendula (Marigold)

Botanical Name:
Calendula officinalis

Folk Names:
Bride of the Sun, Marybud, Marygold, Solis, Summers Bride

Gender:
Masculine

Planet:
Sun

Element:
Fire

Powers: 
Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers

Deities:
Ra, Apollo

Magickal Uses:

Marigold is known as an herb of immortal life force, which symbolises the undying spirit. This immortal quality is also invoked in many a love charm intended to make love last forever so it shall never wilt. Scattered under the bed Calendula / Marigold protect you while you sleep and also make your dreams come true. Added to a bath, they help you win the respect and admiration of those you meet. Carried in court they will help the matter look favourably on you and your case.

Healing Properties:

Marigold is one of the premiere herbs for the skin. 

It is strongly astringent, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. Thus it can be used to cleanse any damaged skin, minor scrapings, ulcers or weeping wounds. 

Calendula is commonly used to treat skin conditions including excema, psoriasis, acne, dermatitis and rashes. It is also used in treating burns and cuts.

It is even reputed to have anti-cancer properties, which makes it useful as a compress on lymphatic nodes or cancerous tissue, especially when simultaneously taken as a tea. Internally, it can be used to stimulate liver and gallbladder, alleviate nausea and indigestion, and help in cases of stomach ulcers.

*Information provided for educational purposes only.

Saje Sanctuary is not responsible for mis-use, self diagnosis or treatment from this information. For Medicinal use, please seek advice from a licensed medical practitioner. 

All Herbs are sold for botanical ceremonial use only.