Description
Description
The calendula, sometimes called the pot marigold, is one of the earliest flowers to be cultivated. This beautiful golden-orange flower featured heavily in the gardens of fifth-century France; the plant was first described in the third century BC. It also has a history of medicinal use. Inflammation of the skin wound healing and gastrointestinal problems are just some of the diseases that Calendula has been used to treat.
New studies have revealed that Calendula includes several medicinally useful chemicals. An important ingredient in calendula is called carotenoids, and it is responsible for the plant’s bright yellow and orange hue. Carotenoids can protect cells from free radical damage because of their antioxidant characteristics. It has been proven that other chemicals in calendula, including flavonoids and saponins, have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities.
Calendula may have a range of useful medical effects, and studies are now being conducted to learn more about them. Calendula has shown promise in treating a range of skin disorders, from eczema to dermatitis. Certain kinds of cancer may respond to treatment with Calendula because of its anti-tumour characteristics. It has also been shown that Calendula can assist strengthen the immune system and promote general health and wellness.
- Skin disorders
- Immune support
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-cancer
- Digestive issues