{"id":5548,"date":"2025-12-05T23:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edenshealth.de\/?page_id=5548"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:46:04","slug":"ringelblume-calendula-officinalis-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/ringelblume-calendula-officinalis-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Marigold (Calendula officinalis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.awb-menu__main-li{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(85,136,59,0.18);padding:5px 0;margin:0;}.awb-menu__main-li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}li.wiki-cat-heading{border-bottom:none;margin-top:22px;padding-top:0;}li.wiki-cat-heading:first-child{margin-top:0;}li.wiki-cat-heading > a.awb-menu__main-a{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;font-weight:700;color:#55883b;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.06em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #c1e899;display:inline-block;}<\/style>\n<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:60vh;height:560px;max-height:70vh;background-image:url('https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ringelblume-hero4k-scaled.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:center;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 -1px 0;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:45%;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,15,5,0.40) 0%, rgba(20,15,5,0) 100%);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:60%;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,250,246,0) 0%, rgba(252,250,246,0.55) 55%, rgba(252,250,246,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:14%;left:0;right:0;padding:0 6%;text-align:left;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:600;margin:0;text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);letter-spacing:-0.5px;\">Marigold (Calendula officinalis)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Calendula officinalis<small>Asteraceae (daisy family)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Used part<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">flowers<small>whole flower heads or just the ray florets<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Conductive materials<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Faradiol esters<small>including flavonoids, carotenoids, mucilage<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">classification<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Traditional use (EMA)<small>external; Commission E positive<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Harvest time<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">June to October<small>continuously, the sunnier the weather, the more resinous it becomes<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">kitchen roll<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">color and decoration<small>the \u201epoor man\u2019s saffron\u201c<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The calendula is the friendliest medicinal plant there is: an annual, undemanding, it blooms from June until the first frost and self-seeds. Its place is on the skin \u2013 for small wounds, chapped skin, and diaper rash. The EMA lists it as <em>traditional use<\/em> For external use, Commission E has issued a positive monograph. Internally, it&#039;s a minor point. In the kitchen, it colors butter, rice, and pasta golden yellow without any noticeable taste. Anyone allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family should avoid it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>A garden plant whose wild form is unknown<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%272133%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%202133%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%272133%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eh-kraeuter-ringelblume.jpg\" alt=\"Ringelblume orange Bl\u00fcte\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The marigold has been a staple in every monastery garden since the Middle Ages - but to this day, no one knows for sure where it originally came from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">There is a curious gap in botany: <em>Calendula officinalis<\/em> It has been growing in European gardens for well over a thousand years, is described in every medieval herbal, is now widespread worldwide \u2013 and yet a wild original population has never been found. The best assumption is that it originated in the southern Mediterranean region and descended from the wild field marigold. <em>Calendula arvensis<\/em> It was bred out over so many generations that the original form disappeared. Like garlic, it is therefore a purely cultivated plant: it arose from humans repeatedly sowing it.<\/p>\n<p>The name comes from Latin. <em>calendae<\/em>, The marigold blooms on the first day of every month \u2013 the plant flowers so continuously that it was once said to bloom on the first of every month. The German name &quot;Ringelblume&quot; (marigold) refers to the curved, ringed fruits, which look like small claws and curl up when drying. These fruits are also the reason why the plant so reliably self-seeds: they anchor themselves in the soil instead of being blown away. Anyone who has had marigolds in their garden once will have them again the following year without having to do anything.<\/p>\n<p>In folk medicine, calendula had two roles. One, which has remained, is that of a wound herb. Calendula ointment was a staple in every household, applied to grazes, chapped hands, and sore nipples, and used to support farmers throughout the winter. Its other role was as an oracular plant \u2013 if the blossoms didn&#039;t open in the morning, it was said to rain. There&#039;s actually some truth to this, as the flower heads do react to humidity and light, and they remain closed longer under overcast skies. However, it&#039;s not a reliable barometer.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What calendula can do for the skin - and what it can&#039;t.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The area of application for calendula is the skin, and there especially small, superficial injuries. The European Medicines Agency lists calendula flowers as <em>traditional use<\/em> For the external treatment of minor wounds and mild skin inflammations. &quot;Traditional use&quot; means that the application has been common for so long and so widely that it is considered sufficiently safe \u2013 its effectiveness is supported by experience, not proven by large studies. Commission E went a step further in 1986 and issued a positive monograph for external use in poorly healing wounds and for internal and external use in inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons for this are well-researched in the lab. Faradiol monoesters, a group of triterpenes from the ray florets, inhibit edema in animal models as effectively as comparable amounts of indomethacin. The polysaccharides they contain form a film on mucous membranes and wound surfaces. Cell cultures show that calendula extracts stimulate the migration of fibroblasts\u2014precisely the cells that cause wounds. These are solid findings, and they explain why the experience is so consistent. However, these are lab results, not a guarantee of a cure: a cell culture dish won&#039;t tell you how quickly your scraped knee will heal.<\/p>\n<p>In humans, the data is less robust than its good reputation might suggest. There are studies on radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients where a calendula preparation performed better than standard care \u2013 and others where it did not. There are small studies on episiotomies after childbirth and on diabetic foot syndrome, all with few participants and methodological weaknesses. A Cochrane review of wound dressings for leg ulcers found no conclusive evidence of superiority. The honest conclusion: Calendula is a well-tolerated, useful treatment for small, clean skin injuries. It is not a wound therapy, and a wound that looks worse rather than better after a few days should be examined.<\/p>\n<p>Internally, calendula plays almost no role today. Its old use as a gargle for sore throats is plausible\u2014mucous substances plus mildly anti-inflammatory triterpenes\u2014and harmless. Folk medicine also used it for stomach ailments and menstrual problems; however, there is no reliable research to support these claims. If you like the tea, you can drink it. But don&#039;t expect any specific results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>2 - 5 %<\/b><span>Triterpene saponins in the dried flower<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 0.4 %<\/b><span>Faradiol esters, the anti-inflammatory agents<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>up to 0.8 %<\/b><span>essential oil - very little, hence the faint smell<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>1 : 10<\/b><span>typical ratio of flowers to oil in cold infusion<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>Yellow color, sticky resin and a pinch of slime<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who touches a fresh calendula flower will have sticky fingers afterward, and this film is chemically the most interesting part of the plant. It consists of triterpenes, primarily faradiol and its esters with myristic and lauric acid. These substances are concentrated in the ray florets, the yellow-orange rays on the outer part of the flower head, and significantly less so in the disc florets in the center. Therefore, if you buy a drug containing only the plucked ray florets, you have the stronger product\u2014you can recognize it by the absence of green bracts.<\/p>\n<p>The color comes from carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin make up the majority, along with lycopene and beta-carotene. Orange-flowering varieties contain more of these than pale yellow ones, which is why the intensely orange cultivars are preferred both as dyes and medicinal herbs. These carotenoids are fat-soluble \u2013 this is why an oil infusion takes on an intense color, while a watery tea remains only pale yellow.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, flavonoids, primarily glycosides of quercetin and isorhamnetin, dominate aqueous extracts, as do mucilage polysaccharides, which are responsible for the slightly filmy sensation when gargling. The essential oil is present in small amounts, less than one percent, and has a faint resinous-herbal scent; calendula is not a fragrant plant. Finally, there are sesquiterpene lactones \u2013 the same group of substances that trigger contact allergies in members of the Asteraceae family. Their concentration is low in calendula, so the allergy risk is lower than with arnica, for example, but not zero.<\/p>\n<p>Practically speaking, this leads to a clear rule for preparation: If you want to access the triterpenes and carotenoids, you need fat or alcohol. If you want to access the flavonoids and mucilage, water is sufficient. Classic calendula ointment doesn&#039;t combine either \u2013 it&#039;s a pure fat extract, and that&#039;s precisely why it&#039;s a more beneficial form for the skin than a tea compress.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What the marigold goes well with<\/h2>\n<p>Calendula is the base plant of skincare \u2013 mild enough to form the foundation into which other herbs are added. These combinations are tried and tested.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">skin<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + Chamomile<\/div>\n<p>Two anti-inflammatory members of the daisy family with different strengths: chamomile provides bisabolol and chamazulene, while calendula contains faradiol esters and mucilage. A combined oil extract provides the classic base for irritated, dry skin. Those allergic to either should avoid both, as the triggering substances are related.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wound<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + Ribwort Plantain<\/div>\n<p>Ribwort plantain provides aucubin and tannins and has an astringent effect, while calendula soothes and nourishes. In folk medicine, this is the standard mixture for grazes and insect bites. Both grow along the same roadsides and bloom at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + coconut oil<\/div>\n<p>The choice of fat is crucial for making an oil infusion. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, hardly spoils, and produces a spreadable infusion that can be used without beeswax. This is often more pleasant for the face and dry hands than a hard ointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Care<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + Argan oil<\/div>\n<p>For a lighter, faster-absorbing preparation, use argan oil as the extraction agent. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and tocopherols, which means it doesn&#039;t go rancid as quickly and doesn&#039;t leave a heavy film \u2013 good for the face and d\u00e9collet\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">mouth<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + Sage<\/div>\n<p>When gargling for a sore throat, the two complement each other perfectly: sage provides tannins and essential oil and astringes the mucous membranes, while calendula coats them with a mucous film. Gargle with both as an infusion, lukewarm, several times a day and spit out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Marigold + rice or butter<\/div>\n<p>As a coloring agent, calendula needs fat or hot starch to release its color. Add the ray florets to rice cooking broth or melted butter \u2013 after a few minutes everything will be golden yellow. There&#039;s almost no change in taste, and that&#039;s the point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Marigold + other members of the daisy family<\/div>\n<p>Those who react to arnica, chamomile, mugwort, or chrysanthemums have a significantly increased risk of also reacting to calendula\u2014the sesquiterpene lactones are cross-reactive. Combining several members of the Asteraceae family in one ointment further increases this risk without a corresponding increase in benefit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wound<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + deep or dirty wound<\/div>\n<p>Applying an ointment to a deep, gaping, or soil-contaminated wound is not helpful; it only traps germs. Such wounds should be cleaned and treated by a doctor \u2013 calendula should only be applied afterward, to the dry, clean scar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">skin<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + open, weeping eczema<\/div>\n<p>Applying greasy extracts to weeping areas often worsens the condition because they trap the moisture. Moist compresses or medically prescribed treatment are indicated here, not oil-based ointments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Homemade<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Marigold + moist blossoms in oil<\/div>\n<p>If flowers that are not completely dried are infused in oil, water will form in the mixture \u2013 creating a breeding ground for mold and, in the worst case, clostridia. Oil infusions should only be made with bone-dry material and discarded if cloudy or bubbling occurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Internally<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Marigold + expectation of inner effect<\/div>\n<p>There is no sound basis for internal use in treating stomach, liver, or menstrual problems. Therefore, anyone who postpones seeing a doctor is wasting time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">pregnancy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">Calendula + internal use during pregnancy<\/div>\n<p>Calendula is considered safe for external use. However, there is no data on its internal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the EMA explicitly advises against it. This isn&#039;t a known risk, but rather a gap in the data \u2013 and for a plant with no internal benefits, that gap is reason enough to avoid it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where the golden color really makes a difference<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">Add a few ray florets to the broth \u2013 the rice turns saffron yellow, without any saffron being used. The taste remains neutral; the appearance makes all the difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">butter<\/span><span class=\"w\">Add blossoms to melted butter, let steep for ten minutes, strain, and chill. This yields the vibrant yellow country butter that was once considered a mark of quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">cream cheese<\/span><span class=\"w\">Stir the ray florets into quark or cream cheese. After an hour in the refrigerator, the mixture will be colored throughout and speckled with orange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Leaf lettuce<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sprinkle the fresh flower petals directly over the salad. They have a slightly bitter, resinous taste, but it&#039;s so subtle that it&#039;s only noticeable as a nuance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sprinkled into clear broths, the flower petals float to the top and release their color. A classic ingredient in rustic wedding soups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pasta dough<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finely chopped dried flowers in the pasta dough - results in yellow ribbon pasta without egg and with a slightly herbaceous flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Egg dishes<\/span><span class=\"w\">In scrambled eggs or omelets, the blossoms enhance the yellow color and give the mixture a slightly resinous depth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Herb vinegar<\/span><span class=\"w\">Place the blossoms in light wine vinegar and let it infuse for two weeks. The vinegar will take on a golden hue, which looks beautiful in vinaigrettes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">bread dough<\/span><span class=\"w\">One tablespoon of dried flowers per loaf gives the crumb a warm color - especially noticeable in light wheat breads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pickled buds<\/span><span class=\"w\">The still-closed flower buds can be pickled in brine and vinegar, similar to capers. This yields small, tangy-resinous balls for sauces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> The color comes from the carotenoids, which are fat-soluble. Boiling calendula in water yields almost no color; adding it to butter, oil, or a fatty broth releases its full color.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>The cold oil infusion - the only preparation you really need.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Calendula oil using the cold method<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Harvest the blossoms on a sunny, dry morning once the dew has evaporated. Either pick the entire flower heads or just the ray florets \u2013 the latter contain more active ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Spread them out on a cloth and dry for two to three days in a well-ventilated, shady place until they rustle between your fingers. This is the most important step: any residual moisture will spoil the starter later.<\/li>\n<li>Fill a clean, completely dry screw-top jar two-thirds full with the dried blossoms and completely cover them with oil \u2013 olive oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil. All blossoms must be submerged.<\/li>\n<li>Seal the jar and place it in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight, for three to four weeks. Swirl it every few days and check if anything floats to the surface \u2013 push any floating material down.<\/li>\n<li>Strain through a fine sieve or cloth, squeeze well, pour into a dark bottle, label and date. Store in a cool, dark place.<\/li>\n<li>To make an ointment, gently warm the extract and stir in approximately 10 to 15 g of beeswax per 100 ml until completely dissolved. A test on a cold spoon will show the final consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>For dry, chapped skin, cracked hands and lips, after shaving, for the care of healed abrasions, and as diaper rash cream for babies. Not for open, weeping, or deep wounds \u2013 these should be treated cleanly, not with creams or lotions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>A 500ml jar yields approximately 300ml of finished extract, easily lasting a year. It has a shelf life of around 12 months; if the extract smells rancid or has become cloudy, it should be discarded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The calendula is not a classic Ayurvedic plant \u2013 it came to India with the Europeans and was primarily adopted as a temple flower, bound in chains and offered to the deities. In modern Indian folk medicine, it has become established as a remedy for wounds and skin conditions, classified as cooling and <em>pitta<\/em>-soothing, meaning effective against heat and inflammation. This classification is a later addition and is not found in any of the original foundational texts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>Calendula is also an immigrant in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It does not appear in the classical materia medica texts; where it is described in modern Chinese sources, it is described using Western terms. In TCM, its role as a cooling agent for the skin, clearing heat and toxins, is taken over by the chrysanthemum. <em>Ju Hua<\/em> a - also a member of the daisy family, which is a nice parallel, but does not establish any relationship in terms of application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asteraceae allergy:<\/strong> Those who react to arnica, chamomile, mugwort, chrysanthemums, or yarrow may also react to calendula. Before applying it to a large area, test a small area in the crook of your elbow and wait 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not apply to deep or dirty wounds:<\/strong> Oily preparations applied to deep, gaping, or dirt-contaminated wounds can trap germs. Such wounds should be cleaned and treated by a doctor, with tetanus vaccination if necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid internal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:<\/strong> There is no data available regarding internal use during this period. Calendula is considered safe for external use, including on the breasts \u2013 wipe before breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No replacement in case of signs of infection:<\/strong> Redness that spreads, increased warmth, pus, a red streak towards the center of the body, or fever are signs of infection. See a doctor immediately; do not continue applying ointments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemade extracts made only from dry material:<\/strong> Damp blossoms in the oil pose a risk of mold and bacterial growth. If the oil becomes cloudy, has bubbles, an off-odor, or a film of sediment, discard the entire batch; do not skim it off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid eyes:<\/strong> Despite its mild reputation, calendula preparations should not be used in the eyes. For eye problems, there are sterile, approved preparations available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kamille-matricaria-chamomilla\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">chamomile<\/span><span class=\"d\">The second large member of the Asteraceae family - and the better partner in oil infusions.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/spitzwegerich-plantago-lanceolata\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ribwort plantain<\/span><span class=\"d\">Astringent rather than soothing: the classic complement for abrasions.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/schwarzkuemmel-nigella-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Black cumin<\/span><span class=\"d\">If you continue reading about the skin: a completely different approach, using your own oil.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/kokosoel-nativ\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">virgin coconut oil<\/span><span class=\"d\">Solid, long-lasting extractable fat - yields a spreadable ointment without wax.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/arganoel\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Argan oil<\/span><span class=\"d\">The lighter version for face and d\u00e9collet\u00e9 absorbs faster.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/kamillentee-blueten\/\"><span class=\"art\">Shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">chamomile flowers<\/span><span class=\"d\">Whole blossoms for combined application with calendula.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>European Medicines Agency, HMPC: Community herbal monograph on <em>Calendula officinalis<\/em> L., flos - traditional use, external application.<\/li>\n<li>Commission E, Monograph \u201eCalendulae flos\u201c, Federal Gazette No. 50 of 13.03.1986.<\/li>\n<li>Della Loggia R. et al.: The role of triterpenoids in the topical anti-inflammatory activity of <em>Calendula officinalis<\/em> flowers. Planta Medica 1994.<\/li>\n<li>Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Dressings and topical agents for treating venous leg ulcers - Review of the evidence base for topical preparations.<\/li>\n<li>Blaschek W. (ed.): Wichtl - Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Chapter Calendulae flos, Scientific Publishing Company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ringelblume (Calendula officinalis) Botanischer Name Calendula officinalisKorbbl\u00fctler (Asteraceae) Verwendeter Teil Bl\u00fctenganze K\u00f6rbchen oder nur die Zungenbl\u00fcten Leitstoffe Faradiol-Esterdazu Flavonoide, Carotinoide, Schleimstoffe Einstufung Traditional use (EMA)\u00e4u\u00dferlich; Kommission E positiv Erntezeit Juni bis Oktoberlaufend, je sonniger desto harziger K\u00fcchenrolle Farbe und Dekoder \u201eSafran des armen Mannes\u201c Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7093,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5548","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5548"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9897,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5548\/revisions\/9897"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}