| Latin Name |
Calendula officinalis |
| Family |
Compositae |
| Part Used |
Flowers |
| Gathering Time |
Summer |
| Constituents |
Saponins, bitter principle, flavonoids,
caratenoids |
| Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial,
vulnerary, mildly astringent |
| Common Uses |
Used topically for cuts, scrapes, rashes
and other skin irritations. Used internally
as a carminative and aid in digestion. Has
been suggested as helpful in stomach and
duodenal ulcers, perhaps due to its
anti-microbial action. |
| Contraindications |
Unknown |
| Possible Drug Interactions |
Unknown |
| Overdose Symptoms |
Unknown |
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