marigold flower:
Common name :marigold flower
biological name :Tagetes erecta (or) Tagetes patula.
Marigold are the very popular flowers commonly cultivated in India and other countries. They are widely adaptable to varying soils and climatic conditions and have a good flowering duration. It is an annual herb growing up to 3 ft by 1 ft.
Uses:
1) Medicinal uses:
It is used to treat stomach ache, diarrhea, liver illnesses, vomiting, indigestion and toothache. Also useful as a skin wash and for yellow dye. It also kills gram negative and gram positive bacteria in vitro.
2) Edible uses:
Petals have been used in lettuce salads and other foods to add colour and flavour. The dried flower petals, ground to a powder, may be used in poultry feed. The flower oil may be added to perfumes to infuse an apple scent into them.
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