Abstract
Calendula officinalis, known as Pot Marigold or English Marigold, is a plant in the Calendula genus. Calendula officinalis is used for the treatment of skin disorders and pain, and as a bactericide, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. The petals and pollen contain triterpenoid esters (an antiinflammatory) and the carotenoids flavoxanthin and auroxanthin (antioxidants, and the source of the yellow-orange coloration). The leaves and stems contain other carotenoids, mostly lutein (80%) and zeaxanthin (5%), and beta-carotene. Plant extracts are also widely used by cosmetics, presumably due to presence of compounds such as saponins, resins and essential oils.
Recommended Citation
Meenatchisundaram, S.; Parameswar, G.; Subbraj, T.; Suganya, T.; and Michael, A.
(2009)
"Note on Pharmacological Activities of Calendula officinalis L.,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2009:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2009/iss1/5