Marigold Petals Whole

Marigold petals, also known as marigold flowers or calendula petals, refer to the colourful, ray-like parts of the flower that are widely used for culinary, herbal remedy, and decorative purposes. Part of the Asteraceae family, they have erect, branching stems and pinnate leaves with a strong, distinctive aroma. The flowers are vibrant and range in colour from yellow to orange and red. They are composite, with both ray and disc florets. It is these beautiful flowers which once harvested are dried and cut for ease of use.

Marigold flowers are a common garden plant found worldwide and contain triterpenes, flavonoids, sesquiterpene and ionone glycosides, volatile oils and polysaccharides. They have a saline, slightly bitter taste and faint smell.

How is it used?

Marigold petals can be used as edible decorations, to decorate salads and other dishes. They add a vibrant colour along with a mild slightly spicy flavour. They can be infused into hot water to make a soothing herbal tea, often combined with other herbs for added flavour and health benefits.

Thought to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which could help heal wounds and skin conditions. Marigold Flowers are also thought to be a digestive aid, historically used to alleviate stomach cramps, indigestion, diarrhoea and even expel parasitic worms. Marigold flowers have been used in herbal remedies, teas, tinctures and topical preparations to help heal the skin.

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