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Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Calendula officinalis flower. Most evidence is topical (wound/skin); oral supplement efficacy is unsupported by clinical trials. Generally recognized as safe; avoid with Asteraceae/ragweed allergy and in pregnancy (traditional emmenagogue).

Clinical evidence is topical only; no RCTs support oral use.

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About Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula officinalis flower. Most evidence is topical (wound/skin); oral supplement efficacy is unsupported by clinical trials. Generally recognized as safe; avoid with Asteraceae/ragweed allergy and in pregnancy (traditional emmenagogue).

What Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) supports

  • Traditional anti-inflammatory/skin herb - oral efficacy not confirmed by RCTs

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Clinical evidence is topical only; no RCTs support oral use.

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