AND’ a prolific annual plant (the seeds grow easily) with bright yellow or orange color flower.
PARTI USATE
petals
PROPRIETA’
Astringent, antisettico, antifungino, antinfiammatorio, healing of wounds, regulates the menstrual cycle, It stimulates the production of bile.
USI
Calendula acts as an effective aid to digestion and as a general tonic.
It is assumed to relieve menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, gastritis, peptic ulcers, gallbladder problems, indigestion and mycosis.
REPERIBILITA’
Calendula is widely held in the gardens and orchards.
The whole dried flowers can be found in specialty stores or natural foods.
IMPIEGHI IN CUCINA
Previously used to give color to the cheese, calendula adds shades of pale yellow to baked goods, on rice and sauces.
The petals have a taste and delicate smell.
L’ aroma of calendula becomes more intense with the’ drying, but it is still covered by any other more decisive ingredients.
Use the calendula as a substitute for saffron, and as a natural food coloring.
Use chopped fresh petals in salads, in soups, nelle zuppe, risotto and pudding.
The petals, freschi o essiccati, add color as a garnish desserts, in cakes, in breads and muffins.
Also they are used for non-alcoholic punch coloring and icicles.