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Calendula

Calendula · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Calendula, scientifically known as Calendula, is a vibrant flowering herb celebrated for its remarkable healing properties. Often called pot marigold, these bright orange or yellow blooms are rich in antioxidants. Traditionally used to soothe skin irritations, promote wound healing, and reduce inflammation, it remains a staple in natural wellness.

Family
Not available
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calendula

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Its distribution continues further north into the Scandinavian territories of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, the species is present in Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. These various locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse European climates.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Calendula has 3 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, root.

Plant parts reported in Calendula
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Vrachebnoe delo
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

  1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Root

  1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Preparations

Calendula has 13 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ointment, CO2 extracts, Calendula cream, Inflaminat, calendula extract.

Preparations reported for Calendula
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ointment 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Co2 extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calendula cream 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflaminat 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calendula extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Combined cream mg 2% and calendula 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cream 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract of calendula 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ointment

  1. Ceska a Slovenska farmacie : casopis Ceske farmaceuticke spolecnosti a Slovenske farmaceuticke spolecnosti
  2. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Co2 extracts

  1. Planta medica

Calendula cream

  1. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR

Inflaminat

  1. Recent patents on cardiovascular drug discovery

Calendula extract

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Combined cream mg 2% and calendula

  1. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR

Cream

  1. Professional care of mother and child

Extract

  1. Revista cubana de medicina tropical

Extract of calendula

  1. The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry

Extracts

  1. Medicinski glasnik : official publication of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina