Calendula officinalis, commonly called marigold, pot marigold, and English marigold, is a plant native to southern Europe. Marigold is an annual plant with yellow to orange flowers cultivated and used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The flowers were traditionally used in many regions including ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and India as foods, cosmetics, a dye for fabrics, and medicine. The decoctions and tinctures of flowers are used as an herbal remedy for skin infections, burns, bruises, cuts, and rashes. It has non tannin astringent actions and is an effective tissue healer. Scientific research demonstrated that marigold possesses various pharmacological activities including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and wound healing properties.