Calendula

Flower of the Sun

Calendula Officinalis is a well-known sacred flower used as a culinary, herbal and ceremonial herb since ancient times, especially known for topical treatments of skin wounds and chronic skin problems dating back to the XII century.

The Healing Properties of Calendula

Calendula is widely known and studied for its healing properties Calendula officinalis has many therapeutic effects such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, wound healing and many other effects. (1)

MAJOR BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS

According to Research Studies Calendula Benefits are: This plant contains several bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, terpenes, carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The beautiful orange and yellow Calendula flowers are rich in carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A and retinoids which act as antioxidants, immune enhancers, inhibitors of mutagenesis and transformation, and inhibitors of premalignant lesions (3)

The Benefits of Calendula

In topical formulations such as salve and calendula cream it is used for wound healing, soothing inflamed and damaged skin, and treating acute and chronic skin ailments, and beneficial for soothing sensitive skin.

According to Research Studies Calendula Benefits are:

Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal (2)

Calendula as an ingredient in all of Sue’s Salves can aid in the treatment of conditions such as:

• Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Wound management
• Soothing inflamed tissues
• Helping to treat pressure sores, diabetic ulcers
• Blemishes
• Cracked skin
• Eczema
• Boils
• Fungal problems
• Rashes
• Diaper rash

Avoid use on fresh burns and open wounds.

Always consult with your doctor before taking them This product is not meant to cure, diagnose, treat or prevent any disease All information offered on Sue’s Salves is for educational purposes only. We make no medical claims or diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.

(1) Https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313678751

(2) Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Calendula officinalis L. Flower Extract Diva Silva 1 , Marta Salvador Ferreira 1,2 , José Manuel Sousa-Lobo 1,2, Maria Teresa Cruz 3,4 and Isabel Filipa Almeida 1,2,

(3) Castenmiller JJM, West CE. (1998) Bioavailability and bioconversion of carotenoids. Annual Review of Nutrition, 18, 19-38.