Calendula or Marigold

The calendula or also known as Marigold is an annual herbaceous plant. The solitary heads can measure 5 cm of width. They are visually noticeable for their intense colours: yellow and orange.

Medicinal properties

Among the medicinal properties of this flower stands out for its healing power. In Europe, they used to make ointments to rest on scars or wounds. It also serves as a tonic for the skin. In addition, take it as an infusion, this flower helps gastric ulcers and digestive problems.

Other properties of interest are its sudorific, stimulating, antispasmodic and cholagogue activities. It is said that calendula flowers comfort the spirit. They calm the pains and strengthen the heart. Astrologers associate it with the sign of Leo.

Pairing

In the kitchen, it is ideal to use their petals in salads or as decoration for meats and fish. Also in pastry has a special place. If the petals are soaked in hot milk and added to the dough, the dessert will acquire a special colour.

As a curious fact, the Romans used it as a substitute for saffron.

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• Pairing: meats, sea products, stews, desserts, salads and cocktails.
• Flowers are packed in micro-perforated plastic trays
• Flowers must be kept between 4º-6ºC
• Personalized products will be estimated/ budgeted by the email info@innoflower.com and in advance.
• Each tray has 20 flowers
• Flowers are pre-selected by hand.
• Best Before Date: 15 days from harvest