Calendula officinalis (pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold)

garden marigold, English marigold, or Scottish marigold)  Caléndula, Fleur de Calendule, Gold-Bloom, Holligold

 “is a plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it may possibly be of garden origin. It is also widely naturalised further north in Europe (north to southern England) and elsewhere in warm temperate regions of the world.

Calendula officinalis is a short-lived aromatic herbaceous perennial.The leaves are oblong-lanceolate. The inflorescences are yellow, comprising a thick capitulum or flowerhead 4–7 cm diameter surrounded by two rows of hairy bracts; in the wild plant they have a single ring of ray florets surrounding the central disc florets. 

Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads.

Flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics. Many of these uses persist today. They are also used to make oil that protects the skin.

Marigold leaves can also be made into a poultice to helps scratches and shallow cuts to heal faster, they also when made into a poltice can help prevent infection.

Sooths exfoliative cheilitis = heavily cracked/ chapped, crusted lips/mouth corners  * see research link PMC2803874/

Anti-inflammatory   *see research link 19374166

Enhances wound healing and increases collagen ,reduces leg ulcers (Excerpt from:” The percentage of wound closure was 90.0% . extract treatment at a dose of 20 or 100 mg/kg “)  *see research link 19601397 , 25266273, PMC3841996/, 16372475

Antioxidant   *see research link /19405380,  17921550 , 12189055

Anticancer ,antitumor , anticarcinoma, anti-leukemia Orally taken 50mg/kg  (Excerpt from research:” In leukemia cell lines, LACE treatment inhibited 100% of growth. The growth of Ando-2 tumor was reduced in a 60%.  The anti-tumor efficiency of LACE was similar to obtained with other commonly used chemotherapy drug, paclitaxel.   LACE  (Laser Activated Calendula Extract  ) “) *see research link PMC1513589/,  17190444

Improves radiodermatitis caused by radiation therapy *see research link 25992820,   PMC3841996/

Anti-plaque & gingivitis   *see research link PMC3917203/

Anti- HIV type 1  (Excerpt from research:” the organic extract from Calendula officinalis flowers caused a significant dose- and time-dependent reduction of HIV-1 reverse transcription (RT) activity. “)  *see research link 9207986

Can relax and induce cramps  * see research link  16906636

Reduces ulcerative colitis *see research link 22737434,  26831607

Cardioprotective  and myocardial infarct damage reducing  (Excerpt from research:” Calendula achieved cardioprotection by stimulating left ventricular developed pressure and aortic flow as well as by reducing myocardial infarct size “)* see research link 20874690

Natural sunscreen  ,SPF 15 * see research link PMC3326776/  , 21491442

Reduces oropharyngeal mucositis *see research link PMC3623793/

Research and tips on Calendula:

What are the Benefits of using Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate?

➭ Here are given the advantages of using an antiretroviral agent like Tenofovir or Tenvir 300 mg:

Reduce the amount of HIV and HBV virus in the body

Improves liver health

Safe and effective treatment to treat chronic hepatitis B in children below the age of 12 years.

Reduces the risk of transferring the HBV virus to others

One tablet a day, every day is required to stop the progression of the disease.

What is the correct dosage?

➭ For adults and children, the recommended dose is 300 mg once daily. Patients can take the tablets before or after consuming food.

➭The dose for the treatment of HIV 1 in patients from two to less than 12 years of age is decided according to the weight of the patient. If your kid has HIV-1 or HBV infection, consult your healthcare specialist for an appropriate dose for your children.

➭ Are there any possible side effects?

In HIV infected adults- Most commonly reported adverse reactions are nausea, headache, rash, pain, depression, diarrhea, and asthenia.

In patients with hepatitis B with the compensated liver disease- Nausea was one of the commonly reported side effects of the antiretroviral agent.

In pediatrics patients- headache, diarrhea, asthenia, depression, pain, and rash.

In patients with hepatitis B virus with the decompensated liver disease- Most common side effects were insomnia, dizziness, pyrexia, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and pruritus.

➭ What are the warnings associated with the antiretroviral agent?

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful, and your health care specialist may advise you to avoid certain foods during the treatment.

Your anti-retroviral medication may affect the way other medicines work, and other drugs may affect the working of Tenofovir. A patient taking Tenofovir to prevent the progression of the HIV of HBV virus is not supposed to take atazanavir, didanosine, lopinavir with ritonavir.