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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Wound healing · Skin · Anti-inflammatory
Tier 2 — Promising
What it is
Best known for topical wound healing and skin inflammation with reasonable clinical evidence for dermatitis and radiation-induced skin damage. Oral supplement evidence is very limited. EMA approves topical calendula for minor wounds and inflammation. The oral supplement form has almost no clinical trials. Very safe both topically and orally. Avoid if allergic to plants in the daisy family.
Efficacy
2/5
Safety
5/5
Research
2/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
4/5
Drug-int.
5/5
Dose
Topical: cream/ointment for wounds (evidence-based). Oral: 500–1,000 mg/day extract (limited evidence)
Time of day & tips
For skin, use topical cream directly on affected area. Oral use has little evidence. Avoid if allergic to daisies or ragweed (same plant family).
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