Calendula officinalis

Medium: Mixed medias on wood panel

Artwork Dimensions: 8’’ x 10’’

Marigold is a very versatile plant: it can be used as a natural dye, its flowers can be eaten and drunk as herbal tea, and it is widely used in skin care products. Some studies suggest that Calendula extract has antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It may not be a cure-all, but this pretty flower has many benefits.