Calendula is a plant in the daisy family. It has been used to ease swelling and redness on the skin. It can be used as a cream or an oil. It can also be made into a tea.
Dosages
There aren’t any advised doses for calendula.
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It is likely safe to use calendula on the skin for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse, such as
A. Dermatitis
A1. Kassab S, Cummings M, et al. Homeopathic medicines for adverse effects of cancer treatments. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;15(2):CD004845.
A2. Schneider F, Danski MT, et al. [Usage of Calendula officinalis in the prevention and treatment of radiodermatitis: a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial]. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2015 Apr;49(2):221-228.
B. Diaper Rash
B1. Panahi Y, Sharif MR, et al. A randomized comparative trial on the therapeutic efficacy of topical aloe Vera and Calendula officinalis on diaper dermatitis in children. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:810234. doi: 10.1100/2012/810234. Epub 2012 Apr 19.
C. Gingivitis
C1. Mahyari S, Mahyari B, et al. 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. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 Feb;22:93-98.
D. Vaginal Yeast Infection
D1. Saffari E, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, et al. Comparing the effects of Calendula officinalis and clotrimazole on vaginal Candidiasis: A randomized controlled trial. Women Health. 2017 Nov-Dec;57(10):1145-1160.
Last reviewed February 2019 by EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC Last Updated: 4/7/2020
