Calendula: What Do We Really Know?

Calendula provides a good example of why we should distinguish between traditional use, laboratory findings and evidence from human studies. The strongest clinical support currently concerns topical calendula preparations, particularly creams and ointments used on the...

What Gives Calendula Its Healing Properties?

Calendula flowers contain several groups of natural compounds that help explain why this bright orange plant has attracted so much scientific interest, particularly for skin and wound care. Alcoholic and hydroalcoholic extracts contain flavonoids, including quercetin...

Homemade Calendula Ointment

Here is a simple, traditional way to prepare calendula ointment at home:Fresh or dried calendula flowers are collected. The flowers are then left to dry slightly if they are fresh, to remove excess moisture. The dried flowers are gently heated in a natural fat,...

Calendula – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Traditional uses in folk medicine: – In Romania, calendula ointment (“unguent de gălbenele”) is extremely popular for wounds, burns, diaper rash, and skin irritations. – Used internally as tea for gastritis and gastric ulcers. – Often cultivated in...

Calendula – Botanical Profile

Calendula Calendula officinalis L., Asteraceae Family Distribution and Habitat Native to Southern Europe; cultivated worldwide. Prefers sunny locations and well-drained soils. Botanical and Morphological Description An annual herb widely cultivated for medicinal...