Evidence supporting the use of: Calendula
For the health condition: Dermatitis

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, is used to support or treat dermatitis based mainly on its anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and soothing properties. There is scientific evidence to support its use for skin conditions, including dermatitis, though the overall quality and scale of the studies are moderate. Several in vitro and animal studies have shown that calendula extracts can reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and possess antimicrobial properties. Human studies, though limited, further suggest potential benefits: for example, randomized controlled trials have shown that topical calendula preparations may reduce the severity of radiation-induced dermatitis in cancer patients, and improve symptoms of diaper dermatitis in infants compared to some standard treatments. Reviews and meta-analyses generally conclude that calendula may be a beneficial adjunct for mild-to-moderate dermatitis, especially where conventional treatments are not tolerated or as supportive care. However, more large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to firmly establish efficacy and determine optimal dosing and formulations. The European Medicines Agency and other phytotherapy references recognize calendula as a traditional herbal medicinal product for minor skin inflammation, based on both scientific and historical usage. In summary, calendula is a scientifically supported but not definitive option for dermatitis, with a moderate evidence base.

More about Calendula
More about Dermatitis

Other ingredients used for Dermatitis

Allantoin
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
anamu
Ardisia
argan nut oil
Asteraceae
avens
azelaic acid
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bee products
bee propolis
beta caryophyllene
Bidens pilosa
birch
bisabolene
bishop\'s weed
black currant
black walnut
Bombax
Boswellic Acid
burdock
Butea monosperma
Calendula
cannabidiol
cannabigerol
Cannabis sativa oil
Carthamus
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese raisintree
chlorophyllin
chrysophanics
coconut
coconut oil
colloid
commiphora
copaiba oil
Curcuma
curcumen
Curcuminoid
Dianthus
Eclipta
emu oil
Epidermal Growth Factor
ethyl linoleate
eucalyptus
Euphorbia
fang-feng
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Ficus simplicissima
flavonoids
forsythia
fulvic acid
gallic acid
gallotannin
garlic bulb
geranium
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl monolaurate
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Gnaphalium
gotu kola
green tea
heal-all
hemp
hemp oil
henna
Himalaya berry
hyaluronic acid
Hydrocolloid
Indian fagonia
iridoid glycosides
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linseed oil
Litsea
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
marigold
Marine colloids
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Milkweed
Mugwort
Neem tree
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
Nigella seed
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oxystelma
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Pansit-pansitan
Panthenol
Paris polyphylla
Patrinia
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Peptides
phenolic compounds
Phyllanthus
plantain
polyphenols
pomegranate
Propolis
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
rosmarinic acid
rue
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Shark Liver Oil
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
siler root
Silk protein
Solanaceae
Sophora
Southern Tsangshu
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squalene
Storax
Sweet Annie
Tea Tree Oil
Terpenoids
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
Thymoquinone
Thymus
turmeric
Violet
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
Witch Hazel
Wrightia tinctoria
xanthium (cockleburs)
Zinc
Zingiberene

Products containing Calendula

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.