Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Common name: Pot marigold Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Calendula
officinalis |
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Common name: |
Pot marigold |
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Plant family: |
Asteraceae |
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Genus: |
Calendula |
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Appearance/Color: |
Yellow colored
liquid |
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Odor: |
Rich balsamic aroma |
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Blends With: |
Oakmoss, citrus oils,
hyacinth, lavender, cinnamon, jasmine, cypress, and other species. |
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Origin: |
India |
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Source: |
Flowers |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Absolute oils are the essential
oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated
absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in
cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes
these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
Calendula officinalis, or pot
marigold, is a common garden plant belonging to the Compositae family. Native
to Southern Europe, Calendula grows up to 60 cm in height and produces large
yellow or orange flowers. The flowers are the part of the herb used medicinally,
either in the form of infusions, tinctures, liquid extracts, creams or
ointments, or in one of a number of skin and hair products available over the
counter across the globe.
For
centuries, Calendula flowers have been used to treat a number of clinical
conditions, specifically, the treatment of dermatological disorders. Whilst the
many chemical constituents within Calendula and the numerous actions of the
plant suggest that Calendula may be effective in treating a myriad of
complaints, there is currently insufficient clinical evidence to support the
use of pot marigold in conditions other than cutaneous lesions.
C.
officinalis Linn. (Pot marigold) has been traditionally used in the treatment
of inflammations of internal organs, gastrointestinal ulcers and dysmenorrhea
and as a diuretic and diaphoretic in convulsions. It is also used for
inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, wounds and burns. Calendula is
a cleansing and detoxifying herb and the infusion treat chronic infections. The
dried flower heads have been used for their antipyretic, anti-tumor and
cicatrizing effects. Topical application of infusion of flowers is used as
antifungal and antiseptic in wounds, marks, freckles, sprain and conjunctivitis.
Calendula tea is used as eyewashes, gargles, diaper rashes and other
inflammatory conditions of the skin and mucous membranes. Mother tincture of C.
officinalis is used in homoeopathy for the treatment of mental tension and
insomnia. Medicinal properties of C. officinalis have been mentioned in
Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine indicating that leaves and flowers are
antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiepileptic and antimicrobial. In traditional
and homoeopathic medicine, C. officinalis has been used for poor eyesight,
menstrual irregularities, varicose veins, hemorrhoids and duodenal ulcers. In
the middle ages, Calendula flowers were used for liver obstructions, snake
bites and to strengthen the heart. It was used in the 18th century as a remedy for
headache, jaundice and red eyes. The plant was employed in the civil war to
treat wounds and as a remedy for measles, smallpox and jaundice.
COMMON USAGE
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Accelerates wound and injuries healing.
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Treats acne, burns, eczema, etc.
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Helps in soothing diaper rash.
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Reduces aging effects and makes skin healthier.
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Protects skin from sun Good anti-inflammatory.
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Anti-wrinkle and antioxidant Delay premature
aging.
Ingredients:
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S. No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
a-Thujene |
17.8-19.6 |
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2 |
a-Pinene |
1.8-2.4 |
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3 |
Sabinene |
1.1-1.8 |
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4 |
Myrcene |
0-1.1 |
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5 |
1,8-Cineole |
1.7-6.2 |
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6 |
a-Copaene |
0.2-0.3 |
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7 |
Germacrene D |
0.6-2.8 |
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8 |
y-Cadinene |
2.2-2.7 |
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9 |
a-Terpeneol |
0.6-1.7 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Organ-specific effects: no data available
Systemic effects
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Acute toxicity: No data available.
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Skin corrosion/irritation: May be
irritating to skin.
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Serious eye damage/irritation: May be
irritating to eyes. Prompt rinsing and removal of the substance will avoid
damage.
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Respiratory sensitization: Breathing high
concentrations of vapor may cause anesthetic effects.
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Germ cell mutagenicity: Not specified
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Carcinogenicity:
IARH: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
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Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
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STOT-single exposure: Not specified
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STOT-related exposure: Not specified
· Aspiration hazard: Not specified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Aquatic Toxicity: toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects
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Bioaccumulation: unlikely
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: biodegradation
expected
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
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Other adverse effects: Do not allow it to enter
into water systems and marine environment.
