Marigold Farming – Its advantages
Marigold farming (गैंदा फूल की खेती) is very popular in India. Marigold farming originally came from southern Europe and is being cultivated in India since past 100 years.
Marigold farming has several advantages which are being described below.
- Marigold acts as plant protectors in Protected cultivation structures. Sowing Marigold around your Protected cultivation structures reduces attack of pests and flies and thus helps you get a higher yield.
- Skin Healing : Marigold since ancient times is being used to heal skin wounds, rashes, burns, bites, swelling. Marigold has the ability to promote growth of healthy new tissues, increase blood flow in affected area and hydrate skin.
- Antioxidant : Marigold flowers are a rich source of antioxidant vitamin A
- Sore Throat / Mouth Ulcers: Marigold is an effective remedy for sore throats, gingivitis, tonsillitis and mouth ulcers. Gargling with Marigold tea will help to soothe the mucus membranes of the throat whilst easing the pain.
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