What is Marigold Flower Petals Extract? What is Lutein?Application and Value of Lutein as super remedy?

Contents

• Botanical Info of Marigold.
• What are lutein and zeaxanthin?.What is lutein?Where does Lutein origin from?
• Identification of Lutein(An important carotenoid) and Natural Origin of Lutein.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin are two very important antioxidant carotenoids.
• Basic and Common Knowledge of Lutein.
• About marigold or Calendula:Its famous uses and applications.
• Lutein:Safety and recommendation.
• Your Eyes and Your Health.
• How Search engine think about Marigold and Lutein.
• Research update of Marigold and Lutein.
• Photo Gallery of Calendula officinalis.

Botanical Info of Marigold.:

Calendula.Marigold.Marigold Petals
 Botanical Source:Calendula officinalis
 Latin Names: Calendula officinalis
  Other names: Calendula officinalis,Caltha officinalis,Tagetes erecta.Marigold.Ruddles,Common Marigold,Scotch Marigold,Pot Marigold
 Common Names: Aklelmulk, Atunjaq, Calendula, Chin Chan Hua, Garden Marigold, Gold Bloom, Holligold, Kamisha Bahar, Maravilla, Marigold,Marygold,Marybud,Mary Gowles, Mercadela, Oqhuwan,Oculus Christi, Poet's marigold, Pot Marigold, Qaraqus, Tibbi Nergis, To-Kinsen-Ka, Tuingoudsbloem, Virreina,Target Erecta,Pot Marigold, Ruddes,Golds,Caltha officinalis,Golds,Fiore d'Ogni Mese, Solis Sponsa,Poor Man's Saffron.
 Parts Used:Flower petals, dried flowers, leaves
 Preferred Climate: Temperate
 Sun Exposure: Full sun
 Growth Habits: Annual, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm) depending on variety
 Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water
 Cultural Practices:Check for slugs, aphids and powdery mildew.
 Blooming Habits:Yellow or orange flowers.
 Native Region: Origin unknown, but probably Southern Europe
 Zone Range: 04-09
 Harvest Date: Wednesday 06 September, 2006
 Cultural Practices:Check for slugs, aphids and powdery mildew.

 Propagation:Self seed readily. In Phoenix, seed in place in the fall. In colder areas, seed inside at 65 Deg F (18 Deg F) 8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be covered with some soil since light tends to inhibit germination. They germinate in 1 to 2 weeks. Plant 6 week-old plant outside, 12 inches apart (30 cm), even if you expect some frost. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew.

 Cultivation:Sow seeds in situ in spring, cover lightly with soil. The only precaution is to keep the birds away long enough for the seeds to germinate and grow. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.

 The pot marigold rather than the African or French marigold we are familiar with from our gardens, this plant is associated with the Sun due to its flower shape. These dried petals are a good incense for consecrating objects used for divination. Petals can also be strewn to consecrate an area. Dream pillows of calendula petals help clairvoyance through dreams. A traditional herb in Eclectic medicine for healing wounds, calendula is still used in creams and ointments (read the entry in King's American Dispensatory on Calendula). These marigold petals are a quite nice golden orange and would be pretty in soaps. This magick herb is also known as Golds, Ruddes, Mary Gowles, Marygold, Fiore d'ogni mese, and Solis Sponsa.

 Native to Egypt and the Mediterranean, marigold, or calendula, is an attractive, yellow-flowering plant. Europeans have grown this plant in their gardens for centuries for use nutritionally and medicinally. A member of the aster family, calendula should not be confused with its close relative, the common garden marigold (Tagetes species), which produces similar blooms but is regarded as too toxic for human consumption. It is primarily the colorful flower petals that are used medicinally.

 The name "calendula" refers to the plant's perceived tendency to bloom according to the calendar, on a monthly basis, as observed by Ancient Romans. Calendula has also been called "poor man's saffron," due to its ability to brighten up both the color and flavor of soups, rice, and chowders. In modern culinary practices, the colorful marigold petals are a popular garnish for salads.

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• What is Marigold Flower Petals Extract? What is Lutein?Application and Value of Lutein as super remedy?

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