Calendula
Calendula officinalis
also known as Pot marigold, English marigold
A bright orange flower whose petals have been used topically for centuries to support wound healing, skin inflammation, and minor cuts.
- Supports wound healing topically
- Eases minor skin inflammation
- Supports radiation dermatitis recovery
- Antimicrobial topical action
- Approved by Commission E for poorly healing wounds
- Used since the 12th century
Active in Triterpene saponins, Flavonoids, Carotenoids, Polysaccharides.
Possible cross-reactivity with Asteraceae allergy
Insufficient data for internal use in pregnancy
Some traditions caution against internal use in pregnancy
Research
- Mutagenic and physiological impacts of colchicine on growth, flowering behavior, and ISSR-based genetic variability in Calendula officinalis L.
- Towards an attract-and-reward strategy: evaluating nectar resources and HIPVs under laboratory conditions to enhance Aphelinus mali parasitism activity, a key parasitoid of Eriosoma lanigerum.
- Hyaluronic-Acid Nanocapsules with Plant Extracts: Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity Against Skin Microbiota.
Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs · EMA Herbal Medicinal Product Monographs · American Botanical Council HerbMedPro
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