Calendula officinalis

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Calendula officinalis.
The English Names for this herb are Calendula, English marigold, Pot marigold.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Calendula officinalis are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic.

Indications

The Indications of Calendula officinalis are Skin Diseases, Gastritis, Eczema, Inflammations, Conjunctivitis, Wounds, Minor Burns.

No Contra Indication information is available for Calendula officinalis.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Calendula officinalis.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Calendula officinalis.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Calendula officinalis.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Tincture1.000ml - 2.000mlTincture is used three times a day.

Herb's Description

Calendula officinalis is a subshrub, 12-30 in (30.5-76.2 cm) long, and 12-30 in (30.5-76.2 cm) girth. The leaves are bright green and typically about 4 in (10.2 cm) long. The lower leaves are oval with a rounded tip (spatulate) and upper leaves are lance shaped with pointed tips.
Calendula officinalis's Flower. Typically 2-3 in (5.1-7.6 cm) in diameter and held on thick sturdy stems. Calendulas are single or double flowered and come in a range of colors from cream to light yellow to electric yellow to orange. Some have dark brown centers and all are beautiful.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It is native of Southern Europe . Around the Mediterranean Sea

Substitutes

No information regarding Calendula officinalis's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Calendula officinalis's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Calendula officinalis's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

Except fot the very rare person Who is allergic to calendula and therefore should not use it.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Calendula officinalis. (work in progress)