Calendula
7 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
55 products in our catalogue print how much Calendula a serving holds.
Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg, 45% of 55 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mg to 5 mg | 4 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 4 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 12 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 6 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 25 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 2 |
| over 250 mg | 2 |
Benefit Evidence
Bacteria ↓, faster repair
Pain/swelling ↓, healing↑
Epithelialization 8.6 vs 13.2d
Bacteria ↓, faster repair
Pain/swelling ↓, healing↑
Epithelialization 8.6 vs 13.2d
Research sources
Skin soothing (5)
- Treatment of acute wounds in hand with Calendula officinalis L.: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34674610
Calendula extract accelerated acute wound healing—supports soothing and reparative topical action.
- Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer
PubMed ID: 15084618
Large RCT showed calendula cream reduced clinically significant radiation dermatitis vs trolamine — strong topical soothing signal.
- A randomized comparative trial on the therapeutic efficacy of topical aloe vera and Calendula officinalis on diaper dermatitis in children
PubMed ID: 22606064
Randomized infant trial showed better diaper dermatitis outcomes vs aloe, consistent with topical soothing.
- [Usage of Calendula officinalis in the prevention and treatment of radiodermatitis: a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial]
PubMed ID: 25992820
Double‑blind RCT showed reduced radiodermatitis vs active fatty acid comparator, supporting topical soothing.
- Use of calendula ointment after episiotomy: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32460565
Calendula application after episiotomy improved redness and edema vs control, indicating reduced local erythema.
Antimicrobial (3)
- Comparing the effects of Calendula officinalis and clotrimazole on vaginal Candidiasis: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27880086
Calendula vaginal cream produced favorable mycological cure rates vs azole in longer‑term follow-up — suggests antimicrobial/antifungal activity in that product.
- Sutures coated with antiseptic pomade to prevent bacterial colonization: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22841431
Sutures coated with an iodoform+calendula pomade had significantly less bacterial colonization — direct antimicrobial/antiseptic evidence.
- Evaluation of the efficacy of a polyherbal mouthwash containing Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis and Calendula officinalis extracts in patients with gingivitis: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26850813
Polyherbal mouthwash containing calendula performed similarly to chlorhexidine for gingivitis, supporting antiseptic potential of the formulation.
Skin repair (3)
- Sutures coated with antiseptic pomade to prevent bacterial colonization: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22841431
Sutures coated with iodoform+calendula had less bacterial growth, which can support wound‑healing by reducing colonization.
- Use of calendula ointment after episiotomy: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32460565
Episiotomy trial demonstrated faster symptomatic healing and improved local signs with calendula ointment.
- Treatment of acute wounds in hand with Calendula officinalis L.: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34674610
Randomized trial showed faster epithelization and greater daily healing rate with calendula extract vs control — strong evidence of wound‑healing acceleration.
Skin hydration (1)
- Comparison of vaginal gel isoflavones versus no topical treatment in vaginal dystrophy: results of a preliminary prospective study
PubMed ID: 22316315
Vaginal gel containing calendula improved symptoms of dryness; indicates moisturizing/comfort effects on mucosa.
Detoxification (1)
- Evaluation of the efficacy of a polyherbal mouthwash containing Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis and Calendula officinalis extracts in patients with gingivitis: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26850813
Mouthwash containing calendula improved plaque/gingival indices similarly to chlorhexidine, consistent with gentle cleansing/antiseptic effect of the formulation.
Oral health (1)
- Evaluation of the efficacy of a polyherbal mouthwash containing Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis and Calendula officinalis extracts in patients with gingivitis: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26850813
Polyherbal mouthwash containing calendula reduced gingival inflammation comparably to chlorhexidine, supporting mouth soothing/anti‑gingivitis effects of the formulation.
Antioxidant (1)
- The comparison of in vivo antigenotoxic and antioxidative capacity of two propylene glycol extracts of Calendula officinalis (marigold) and vitamin E in young growing pigs
PubMed ID: 18700847
Pig study showed calendula extracts reduced markers of DNA and lipid oxidative damage, supporting antioxidant activity.
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Products with Calendula
Search all128 products whose verified label declares Calendula — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.