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Calendula is a traditional medicine with a reputation for being able to help heal wounds. Photo: KENPEI
Clinical trial results are coming in to demonstrate the efficacy of calendula in the treatment of wounds and dermatitis, writes Phil Rasmussen, a registered pharmacist, medical herbalist and founder of Kiwiherb
Flowers of the English or pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) have long been used for minor cuts, grazes and slow-healing wounds, and are approved by
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- European Medicines Agency. Calendulae flos. 2018 https://bit.ly/3pRYErM
- Pommier P, Gomez F, Sunyach MP, et al. Phase III randomized trial of calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2004;22(8):1447–53.
- Siddiquee S, McGee MA, Vincent AD, et al. Efficacy of topical calendula officinalis on prevalence of radiation-induced dermatitis: A randomised controlled trial. Australas J Dermatol 2020; 23 September online.
- Duran V, Matic M, Jovanovć M, et al. Results of the clinical examination of an ointment with marigold (Calendula officinalis) extract in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Int J Tissue React 2005;27(3):101–06.
- Buzzi M, de Freitas F, Winter M. A Prospective, descriptive study to assess the clinical benefits of using Calendula officinalis hydroglycolic extract for the topical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Ostomy Wound Management 2016;62(3):8–24.
- Jahdi F, Khabbaz AH, Kashian M, et al. The impact of calendula ointment on cesarean wound healing: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Family Med Prim Care 2018;7(5):893–97.
- De Angelis C, Di Stadio A, Vitale S, et al. Use of calendula ointment after episiotomy: a randomized clinical trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 27 May online.
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- Givol O, Kornhaber R, Visentin D, et al. A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing, Wound Repair Regen 2019;27(5):548–61.
- Saffari E, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Adibpour M, et al. Comparing the effects of Calendula officinalis and clotrimazole on vaginal Candidiasis: A randomized controlled trial. Women Health 2017;57(10):1145–60.
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