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    Jhendu / झेंडू / Marigold / Tagetes erecta L.

    Local Name: Jhendu / झेंडू

    Common Name: Marigold

    Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta L.

    Status & Habitat

    • Habitat: Herb

    • Occurrence: Tropical deciduous forests, thorny forests, cloud forests and pine-oak forests

    • Season of Availability: Summer and monsoon

    • Geography: Americas

    • Method of Propagation: Seed propagation

    • Part used for Propagation: Seeds

    Edible Parts

    • Edible Parts: Leaves

    • Can be Eaten Raw: Yes

    Method of Consumption

    • Raw: Yes

    • Ripe: Yes

    • Both Raw & Ripe: Yes

    • Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A

    • As Food: Flower petals and leaves may be used raw in salads.

    • As Medicine: Leaf paste applied to areas affected by boils and rheumatism; plant infusion is taken to treat bronchitis and cough; leaf and flower infusion given to treat burning micturation.

    • 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

    • Medicinal Benefit: Helps treat boils, rheumatism, bronchitis, cough, and burning micturation.

    Tribal Wisdom

    • Tribal Wisdom: Leaf paste applied to areas affected by boils and rheumatism; plant infusion is taken to treat bronchitis and cough; leaf and flower infusion given to treat burning micturation.

    Recipes

    • Tribal Recipe: Marigolds can be boiled in water and steeped to make a tea, which helps sooth cramps.