Also known as pot marigold, calendula got its name from ancient Romans. The Romans noticed that the flowers were in bloom on the first day of every month — the calends — and named them calendula. In ancient Rome, calendula was grown for two main reasons: it is pretty and it blooms almost continuously. However, the plant was also used to treat scorpion bites. Calendula never became a major medicinal herb, but was used to treat headache, toothache, red eyes, and fever. Because of the flower’s yellow color, some people believed calendula could be used to treat jaundice. Calendula was … Continue reading →