PARTS USED
Flowers
NATIVE REGIONS
Southern Europe
PREPARATIONS
Fluid extract, infusion, oil infusion, tincture
Calendula officinalis
COMMON NAMES
Calendula, marigold
Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Essential oils
Carotene
Calenduline
Lycopine
Saponins
Glycosides
Acids
Mucins
Resins
Pigments
Minerals
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium sulfate
Glucosides
Sesquiterpene oligoglycosides
Therapeutic Actions
antifungal | anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial | antioxidant |
antipholgisitc | antiseptic | antispasmodic | anti-tumor |
aperient | astringent | cholagogue | detergent |
diaphoretic | emollient | febrifuge | hepatic |
hyptensor | resolvent | sedative | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Skin conditions (boils, cold sores, varicose veins, warts, wounds)
Hemorrhoids
Muscle soreness & tension
Cold & flu symptoms
Cigarette smoke protection
Skin issues related to radiation therapy
UV exposure
Contraindications & Safety
Possible skin irritation when applied topically
Not recommended if infection is present - Calendula promotes healing and could internalize the infection
When taking internally, should not take with other sedatives or anesthesia
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.