Calendula
Calendula officinalis — also: Pot marigold
Some human evidence for topical skin soothing; popular and gentle.
Classic European 'skin' herb for minor wounds, rashes, and inflammation.
Topical calendula may soothe minor skin irritation and support wound healing.
Flavonoids/triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory and tissue-soothing activity.
- Soothing for minor skin irritation/wounds (topical)
Some clinical support for topical skin soothing.
- Modest evidence
- Best preparation varies
- Daisy-family allergy
- People with daisy allergy; those treating serious wounds alone
Allergy (daisy family); keep deep/infected wounds under medical care.
None well documented topically.
Topical generally low risk; avoid internal medicinal use in pregnancy.
Easy annual; dry petals and infuse into oil for salve.
- Some clinical support for topical soothing and minor wound/skin care.
- Flavonoids/triterpenoids show anti-inflammatory activity.
- Gentle and generally well tolerated topically.
Small topical trials; preparation and concentration vary.
Larger controlled topical wound-healing trials.
A friendly skin salve herb for minor irritations — not for serious wounds.