As Food: Flower petals and leaves may be used raw in salads.
As Medicine: Leaf paste is applied to areas affected by boils and rheumatism; plant infusion is taken to treat bronchitis and cough; leaf and flower infusion is given to treat burning micturition.
Cooking Method: Flower petals and leaves may be used raw in salads.
Preservation / Curing Technique: N/A
Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: No
Souring Agents Required: N/A
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Rich in Carotenes and Carotenoids
Tribal Wisdom: Leaf paste is applied to areas affected by boils and rheumatism; plant infusion is taken to treat bronchitis and cough; leaf and flower infusion is given to treat burning micturition.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Marigolds can be boiled in water and steeped to make tea, which helps soothe cramps.
Jhendu / झेंडू / Marigold / Tagetes erecta L.
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