number of medicinal antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The extract can often be found in skincare products and is generally considered to be gentle on the skin. Care should always be taken as reactions can occur in some people.
garlands and decorations for festivals and religious celebrations. In Hinduism the flowers are seen to represent the perfect pairing of the Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu so are used in Hindu marriage celebrations. In Mexico and Latin American countries the flower heads are used to decorate homes and churches on All Saints Day, All Souls day and The Day of the Dead where the blossoms are believed to attract the spirits with their fragrance and bright colours. Symbolically they represent remembering the dead so are often found in graveyards in many cultures around the world.
Marigold petals are edible and can be used in teas, added to salads and as decorations; some taste better than others though so chose with care! “As for marigolds, poppies, hollyhocks, and valorous sunflowers, we shall never have a garden without them, both for their own sake, and for the sake of old-fashioned folks, who use to love them”
It seems strange to note however that the marigold holds less bright associations. In flower symbolism they are also often used to represent a feeling of despaired love – loss through death or a broken heart or even rejection by a lover. Perhaps think twice before sending a gift of marigolds; you could send the wrong message!
Henry Ward Beecher References. www.petalrepublic.com www.bloomandwild.com www.lovethegarden.com www.flowerfairies.com www.lovingly.com
To end on a positive note the marigold has a
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