Evidence supporting the use of: Marigold (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chest Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Marigold (which may refer to several species, most commonly Calendula officinalis or Tagetes species) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, primarily for its anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antimicrobial properties. In various traditional medical systems, marigold preparations have been used topically for skin ailments and internally for digestive and menstrual complaints. As for chest pain (angina or other non-specific chest discomfort), there are sporadic traditional references—particularly in folk medicine—where marigold teas or infusions were sometimes used as a general remedy for "heart trouble" or chest discomfort. However, these references are not robust, and marigold’s use for chest pain is not a prominent or widely recognized traditional application.
Scientifically, there is virtually no modern clinical evidence or high-quality studies that support the use of marigold (neither Calendula nor Tagetes) for the treatment or management of chest pain, whether due to cardiac or non-cardiac causes. Most research focuses on topical applications for wound healing or anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, any use of marigold for chest pain is based primarily on limited traditional anecdote rather than validated scientific evidence.
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allspicebasil
betel
clove
turmeric
fish oil
garlic bulb
ginger
hawthorn
magnesium
pear
plantain
pomegranate
rhizome
rosemary
scrophularia root
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
lingusticum wallichii
siler root
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
menthol oil
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Anamu
Aconite
Ajuga
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bidens pilosa
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Dianthus
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Essential Oil Blend
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Little ironweed
Mallow
Poppy
Other health conditions supported by Marigold (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Age Spots
Allergies (respiratory)
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating