Products
Preparations from the flowers of calendula are commercially available as tinctures, ointments, gels, oils, and in the form of body care products and cosmetics (e.g., from Weleda). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores.
Stem plant
The annual marigold from the daisy family is native to Europe.
Medicinal drug
Marigold flowers (Calendulae flos) are commonly used as a medicinal raw material. They consist of the whole or cut, fully unfolded, dried and freed from the inflorescence base individual flowers of the cultivated, double variety of L. Among other things, liquid, oily and ethanolic extracts and tinctures are prepared from the drug.
Ingredients
- Triterpene saponins
- Flavonoids
- Carotenoids
- Essential oil: calendula oil (Calendulae aetheroleum)
- Coumarins
- Bitters
- Polysaccharides
Effects
The preparations have wound-healing, granulation-promoting, antimicrobial (antibacterial), antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Indications for use
To promote wound healing, skin disorders, abrasions, minor burns, diaper dermatitis and inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
Dosage
According to the directions for use.
Contraindications
Calendula should not be used in case of hypersensitivity. The full precautions can be found in the package leaflet.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include allergic reactions.
