Calendula: What Do We Really Know?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

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...

Where Does Calendula Have the Strongest Evidence?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Calendula is particularly interesting because its strongest human evidence concerns something it has traditionally been associated with for generations: the skin and wound healing. Clinical studies have investigated calendula creams and ointments for several types of...

What Gives Calendula Its Healing Properties?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

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...

Lemon Balm: What Do We Really Know?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Lemon balm has a long reputation as a calming herb, and modern research provides some support for this traditional image – but with important qualifications. Among the more promising areas are sleep and insomnia, where a standardized extract has produced positive...

Where Does Lemon Balm Have the Strongest Evidence?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Lemon balm has attracted particular clinical interest for sleep, anxiety and stress, although the strength of the evidence varies according to the preparation used. In a small placebo-controlled study, a standardized lemon balm extract taken at night improved measures...