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The Therapeutic Potential of Calendula Officinalis in Dermatology: Traditional Medicine for the Management of Common Dermatologic Conditions

Shweta Bajaj, Arun Kumar, Ankit Tyagi, Preetshikha

Abstract: 
Typical names on behalf of Calendula officinalis, an orchid of the Asteraceae family, comprise pot marigold, poet’s marigold, English marigold, and Scotch marigold. This herb contains diverse therapeutically active medicinal compounds viz. terpenoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, steroids, essential oils, triterpenoids and flavonoids. All these bioactive compounds contribute different vivid antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, gastrointestinal disorders and antimicrobials characteristics, making Calendula officinalis a worthy competitor for the treatment of numerous dermal issues, specially skin lesion and allergies. The various parts of Calendula are having medicinal values for different pharmaceutical dermal formulations, perfumery, food and cosmetic products due to its soothing effects like sensitive skin, after-sun and eye contour good on human skin when applied topically. Calendula extract can be employed as a biomaterial acquainted with topical medicament remittance systems owing to skin wounds management and cryotherapy as calendula-based formulations are known for their slightest negative impacts and accentuated efficacy. It has also been used for the management of another skin problem called gangrene. It also serves in the form of bioactive material in the drug delivery systems, improving the effectiveness of the treatment offering many health benefits. This review concentrates on the modernistic intermixture of the dosage form, drug delivery system and medicinal applications, centralizing its wound healing pursuit. There is also a need to find out the limitations of Calendula’s therapeutic uses with different aspects of skin lesions, dermal problems and wound healing. More clinical trials must be carried out to identify its potentiality on pregnant women, pediatric and geriatric population.

Keywords: Calendula officinalis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Antiulcer, Antioxidant, Angioedema.

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