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Calendula officinalis Commonly known as Calendula or pot marigold
A gypsy legend has it that a potion of marigold flowers allowed one to see the faries. European myths tell of young French girls who danced atop a bed of marigold flowers were believed to able to talk with birds.
Calendula, whose uses date back to ancient Egypt and Greece, was used for medicine, culinary and cosmetic purposes. Having antiseptic, inflammatory, antispasmodic and wound healing properties, makes it one of natures finest herbs for treating wounds, skin abrasions, and infections.
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