Bur-marigold is widely used in different ways. The herb is rich in tannins, bitters, volatile oil, vitamin C, carotin, iron, chrome, aluminum, copper and manganese. Bur- marigold can be taken internally and externally. The properties of the herb are numerous: sudorific, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, vitaminous, anti-allergic and sedative. Bur-marigold is of great help for metabolism disorders, digestion, gastrointestinal illnesses and skin inflammations. Use. Bur-marigold is used as preventive for influenza or cold, used for treatment of swelling pain at the throat, fever among infants, fear of cold weather. In some countries they use it for enteritis, flatulence, diarrhea, appendicitis, for sprains, contusions, chronic ulcers. The herb also helps stop wound bleeding and is good for piles, chronic ulcers, various skin diseases.
