Prakt. Lékáren. 2017; 13(4e): e36-e41 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2017.050

Effectiveness of marigold (Calendula officinalis, L.) in dermatology

Michaela Tuschlová, Jana Rudá-Kučerová
Masarykova Univerzita, Lékařská fakulta, Farmakologický ústav, Brno, Česká republika

Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a medical plant with wide use in medicine. The main indications of preparations containing marigold areburns, bruises and inflammatory skin diseases of various origin. The main attribute of marigold’s efficacy is an anti-inflammatory action thatpossesses among others also a protective effect against development of contact dermatitis. Equally important is its epithelizing feature usedfor support of wounds and ulcers healing. It seems to be beneficial especially in the healing of skin wounds. Furthermore, a hydroglycol extractof marigold is successfully used in the treatment of diabetic, venous ulcerations and decubiti. Cream containing marigold extract increasesskin hydration and retards the aging process due to UV protection.

Keywords: phytotherapy, Calendula officinalis, marigold, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, ulcers

Published: December 1, 2017  Show citation

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Tuschlová M, Rudá-Kučerová J. Effectiveness of marigold (Calendula officinalis, L.) in dermatology. Praktické lékárenství. 2017;13(E-verze 4/17):e36-41. doi: 10.36290/lek.2017.050.
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