General Description
Parts used are the flowers and leaves.
Geographical Sources
The Marigold is a native of south Europe, but perfectly hardy to the USA, and easy to grow.
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Marigold is chiefly used as a local remedy. Its action is stimulant and diaphoretic. The Marigold was considered formerly to have much value as an aperient and detergent in visceral obstructions and jaundice. The expressed juice, which contains the greater part of this pungent matter, has been given in cases of costiveness and proved very efficacious.
Taste
The leaves when chewed at first communicate a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste, a saline nature.
History
It has been cultivated in the kitchen garden for the flowers, which are dried for broth and said to comfort the heart and spirits. Formerly it flowers were used to give cheese its color.
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