From about 1811-1840 the Oregon Trail was laid down by traders and fur trappers. It could only be traveled by horseback or on foot. By the year 1836, the first of the migrant train of wagons was put together. It started in Independence, Missouri and traveled a cleared trail that reached to Fort Hall, Idaho.
Here are some of the benefits of drinking calendula tea: Detoxifies the body. Drinking calendula tea cleanses your system from within, detoxifying organs like your liver and gall bladder. It also helps your body absorb food better and can prevent heartburn. Soothes digestive problems.
Farmers and gardeners have long known that marigolds make important companion plants all over the garden. Not only does the scent of the marigold (Tagetes spp.) repel animals and insects, but the underground workings of the marigold will repel nematodes (microscopic worms) and other pests for up to 3 years. They are especially helpful as deer-resistant plants.