Calendula officinalis whole

Calendula officinalis whole refers to the entire dried or fresh plant of Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold. It is widely used in herbal and homeopathic medicine for its purported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. The plant contains a variety of bioactive compounds including terpenoids (such as ψ-taraxasteol and lupeol), flavonoids (like isoquercitrin and rutin), coumarins (such as scopoletin), volatile oils (including limonene and geraniol), quinones (notably phylloquinone and α-tocopherol), phenolics, tannins, mucilage (calendulin/bassorin), sterols, fatty acids like calendic acid, tocopherols, triterpenoid esters/free forms. Its mechanisms are thought to include antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals; anti-inflammatory effects via inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators; antimicrobial action against various pathogens; DNA alkylation/cleavage through topoisomerase inhibition; promotion of tissue regeneration in wounds; maintenance/regeneration of gastric mucosa for anti-ulcer effects. Calendula is not an approved pharmaceutical drug but is available in over-the-counter products such as teas or topical preparations[2][4][5][6].

Other names

pot marigoldcalendulacalendula flowercalendula officinalis