HerbCalendula
Evidence suggests Calendula officinalis may reduce acute dermatitis during radiation therapy and aid in wound healing, but further well-defined studies are needed for well-established use.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for anti-inflammatory
- wound healing
- and tissue-knitting properties
- also used for soothing skin irritations and supporting digestive comfort.
Key compounds
Triterpene saponinsTriterpene alcoholsIonon- and sesquiterpene glycosidesCarotenoids (luteinzeaxanthine)Flavonoids (isorhamnetinquercetin)Coumarins (scopoletinumbelliferoneaesculetin)Volatile oil (α− cadinol)Water soluble polysaccharides
May help with
- Major traditional uses include treating minor inflammations of the mouth and throat
- aiding in wound healing
- and addressing minor gastric irritation and spasms.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for anti-inflammatorywound healingand tissue-knitting propertiesalso used for soothing skin irritations and supporting digestive comfort.
How to use it
Herbal tea, infusion, liquid extract, tincture, ointment, cream, solution
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Not recommended during pregnancy/lactation due to lack of safety data and nonclinical reproductive/developmental toxicity concerns. Not for cutaneous use in children under 6 years or oromucosal use under 12 years. Contraindicated for hypersensitivity to Calendula or Asteraceae family plants. | Interactions: No data available regarding interactions with other medicines; use standard caution.
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