A plant with healing properties rooted throughout history.

Introduced to the United States by early settlers in the 1600’s, Calendula became an essential element in American herb, apothecary, and kitchen gardens, for its color in culinary dishes as well as its skin-healing, antiseptic and antifungal qualities. Many say Calendula has actually been used for thousands of years. Present in Elizabethan England, Calendula was used by “Royalty” such as King Henry VIII. Others known to use this incredible flower include the American Indians, and injured servicemen during the Civil and World Wars, where soldiers used it as a dressing for their wounds and for amputees.

NOTE: Calendula is a plant and herbal supplement and anybody allergic to plants and/or herbs should not take this product as it may cause an allergic reaction. The information on this website is for educational purposes only. *Nutralenda does not support or claim that Calendula or any of its products should be used as a treatment option for any disease. (Please go to Disclaimer/Terms & Conditions page for details)

Calendula has recently been recognized for its overall properties, as it received the honor of the “2008 Herb of The Year,” by the Herb Society of America. Calendula (Calendula officinalis L) or marigold has been suggested to benefit in minor wounds, skin infections, hair, burns, bee stings, sunburn, warts, ulcers, cramps, post-radiation therapy and a post-operative option by doctor’s today. Some animal studies support its wound-healing claims and many creams (even though it is considered a supplement and not approved by the FDA), salves, oils, and teas, have been used for centuries containing this “power flower”. Independent studies* have claimed Calendula Officinalis reported to contain sugars, carotenoids, phenolic acids, sterols, saponins, flavonoids, resins, sterins, quinones, mucilages, vitamins, polyprenylquinones, and essential oils. It remains today as an age-old option for individuals looking to benefit from its natural properties.

NOTE: Calendula is a plant and herbal supplement and anybody allergic to plants and/or herbs should not take this product as it may cause an allergic reaction. The information on this website is for educational purposes only. *Nutralenda does not support or claim that Calendula or any of its products should be used as a treatment option for any disease. (Please go to Disclaimer/Terms & Conditions page for details)

Petals of calendula can be used fresh or dried. They can be dried on paper, in an unheated oven, or in a dehydrator. Calendula is widely used in hair rinses, skin care creams, soaps and first-aid remedies, as well as a natural dye. Petals can be used to garnish any dish as well as in teas, egg salad, corn bread, salads, cheese balls, rice or in an herb butter.

(Sample) Herb Butter Recipe: To make an herb butter, combine about 1 Tbsp. of chopped calendula petals with about 2 Tbsps. of most any herb (marjoram or chives, for example), and add to a stick of butter or margarine with ½ tsp. of lemon juice. This butter will keep well in the refrigerator for about a week or in the freezer for several months; it is very tasty on corn-on-the-cob or other vegetable dishes.

• For skin irritations and inflammation
• Used as an antibacterial and antifungal
• Know for is many antioxidant properties
• Used in post radiation therapy by physicians
• For post-operative surgical wound healing
• Bee sting and scorpion bite relief
• As a tincture for fever, cramps, flu, and stomach ache.
• Created into natural oils that may help earaches and other infections
• Popular as a easily brewed antioxidant tea
• May help in the formation of new blood vessels and blood circulation
• Assists in the healing of wounds such as minor cuts and scratches.
• Popular for the relief of diaper rash.
• For burn and bruises when combined with arnica
• Used as a natural eye wash
• May act as a digestive aid when ingested
• May help stimulate the immune system
• Used as a gargling solution for sore throats
• Used as a natural detoxifier for the body
• May help regulate the menstruation cycle.
• For the relief of athlete's foot
• For natural food coloring in recipes
• A Popular cooking ingredient many time replacing saffron
• Known for its safety, efficacy, and historic natural healing powers

Calendula shows benefits on inflammatory conditions. Chakurski I, et al, Treanntment of duodenal ulcers and gastroduodenitis with a herbal combination of Symphitum officinalis and Calendula officinalis with and without antacidsVutr Boles. 1981;20(6):44-7.

Hamburger M, et al, Preparative purification of the major anti-inflammatory triterpenoid esters from Marigold (Calendula officinalis). Fitoterapia. 2003 Jun;74(4):328-38.

Calendula officinalis and Wound Healing: A Systematic Review PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 01 2008 Matthew J. Leach, PhD, BN(Hons), ND, RN, MATMS

Calendula extracts shows benefits in muscle spasm, according to an in vitro study. Bashir S, et al, Studies on spasmogenic and spasmolytic activities of Calendula officinalis flowers. Phytother Res. 2006 Aug 14

Naturopathic Treatments for Ear Pain Sarrell EM, Cohen HA, Kahan E. Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children. Pediatrics. 2003 May;111(5 Pt 1):e574-9. Sarrell EM, Mandelberg A, Cohen HA. Efficacy of naturopathic extracts in the management of ear pain associated with acute otitis media. Arch Pediatr AdolescMed. 2001;155(7):796-799.

Calendula has anti-viral activities. De Tommasi N, et al, Structure and in vitro antiviral activity of sesquiterpene glycosides from Calendula arvensis. J Nat Prod. 1990 Jul-Aug;53(4):830-5.

Kalvatchev Z, et al, Anti-HIV activity of extracts from Calendula officinalis flowers. Biomed Pharmacother. 1997;51(4):176-80.

Barbour EK, et al, Evaluation of homeopathy in broiler chickens exposed to live viral vaccines and administered Calendula officinalis extract. Med Sci Monit. 2004 Aug;10

Calendula shows benefits on wounds and other skin conditions. Duran V, et al, Results of the clinical examination of an ointment with marigold (Calendula officinalis) extract in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Int J Tissue React. 2005;27

Pommier P, et al, Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2004 Apr 15;22

Calendula extracts show anti-cancer effects in in vitro studies. Bashir S, et al, Studies on spasmogenic and spasmolytic activities of Calendula officinalis flowers. Phytother Res. 2006 Aug 14

Elias R, et al, Antimutagenic activity of some saponins isolated from Calendula officinalis L., C. arvensis L. and Hedera helix L. Mutagenesis. 1990 Jul;5(4):327-31

Jimenez-Medina E, et al, A new extract of the plant Calendula officinalis produces a dual in vitro effect: cytotoxic anti-tumor activity and lymphocyte activation. BMC Cancer. 2006 May 5;6:119.

Barajas-Farias LM, et al, d opposite effect of Calendula officinalis flower extract: chemoprotector and promoter in a rat hepatocarcinogenesis model. Planta Med. 2006 Feb;72(3):217-21.

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Calendula is a plant and herbal supplement and anybody allergic to plants and/or herbs should not take this product as it may cause an allergic reaction. The information on this website is for educational purposes only. Nutralenda does not support or claim that Calendula or any of its products should be used as a treatment option for any disease.