Monograph: Calendula - Topical
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Date:
2021-05-14
See Appendix 1 for examples of appropriate dosage preparations and frequencies of use, according to cited references. The purpose of Appendix 1 is to provide guidance to industry.
NHPID name
Calendula officinalis ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )Proper name(s)
Calendula officinalis ( USDA 2008 )Common name(s)
- Calendula ( McGuffin et al. 2000 , Wiersema and León 1999 )
- Garden-marigold ( Unavailable )
- Marigold ( Unavailable )
- Pot- marigold ( Unavailable )
- Ruddles ( Unavailable )
- Scotch-marigold ( Unavailable )
Source material
Flower ( Unavailable )Route Of administration
TopicalDosage form(s)
Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration.Use(s) or purpose(s)
Statement(s) to the effect of:
- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to aid in wound healing. (Bradley 2006, Hoffmann 2003, Ellingwood 1983[1919], Felter and Lloyd 1983[1898])
- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to aid in wound healing and help relieve skin inflammations and irritations.
- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve skin inflammations and irritations. (Bradley 2006, ESCOP 2003, Hoffmann 2003, Blumenthal et al. 2000, Felter and Lloyd 1983[1898])
Dose(s)
Adults, adolescents and children 2 and older:
Dose(s):
1 - 4 Grams , dried flower
Directions for use:
Apply to affected areas as needed.
See Appendix 1 for examples of appropriate dosage preparations and frequencies of use, according to cited references. The purpose of Appendix 1 is to provide guidance to industry.
Duration of use
No statement is requiredRisk information
Statement(s) to the effect of:
Caution(s) and Warning(s):- Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional / doctor/ physician prior to use if you are pregnant.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.Specifications
- The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the NHPD Quality of natural health products guide.
- The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the Natural health products ingredient database (NHPID).
References cited
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Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J, editors. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Boston (MA): Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000.
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Bove M. An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants. New Canaan (CT): Keats Publishing, Incorporated; 1996
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Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs, Volume 2. Bournemouth (UK): British Herbal Medicine Association; 2006.
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Brinker F. 2001. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 3rd edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications.
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Brinker F. Online Updates and Additions to Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 3rd edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2007. [Accessed 2007-11-21]. Available from: http://www.eclecticherb.com/emp/updatesHCDI.html
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Ellingwood F. 1983. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications [Reprint of 1919 original].
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ESCOP 2003: ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
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Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory, Volume 1, 18th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 1983 [Reprint of 1898 original].
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Hoffmann D. 2003. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester (VT): Healing Arts Press.
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McGuffin M, Kartesz JT, Leung AY, Tucker AO, editors. 2000. Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition. Austin(TX): American Herbal Products Association.
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McIntyre A. Herbal Treatment of Children - Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives. Toronto (ON): Elsevier Limited; 2005.
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Mills S, Bone K. 2005. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
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Saunders PR. Herbal monograph: Calendula officinalis (L.), Asteraceae. The Canadian Journal of Herbalism 2000;21(1):14-17.
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Schilcher H. Phytotherapy in Paediatrics: Handbook for Physicians and Pharmacists. Stuttgart (D): Medpharm Scientific Publishers; 1997.
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USDA 2008: ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville (MD). [Accessed 2008-01-21]. Available at http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/tax_search.pl
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Wichtl M, editor. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis, 3rd edition. Stuttgart (D): Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers; 2004.
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Wiersema J, León B. 1999. World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press LLC.
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Williamson EM, Evans FJ, Wren RC. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Saffron Walden (GB): C.W. Daniel Company Limited; 1988.
References reviewed
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Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. 2007. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (GB): Pharmaceutical Press.
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BHP 1983: British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Cowling (GB): British Herbal Medical Association; 1983.
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Blumenthal M, Busse W, Goldberg A, Gruenwald J, Hall T, Riggins C, Rister R, editors. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin (TX): American Botanical Council; 1998.
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Boon H, Smith MJ. 2004. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs, 2nd edition. Toronto (ON): Robert Rose Inc.
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Sweetman SC , editor. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, 35th edition. London (UK): Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use
TOPICAL:
Ointment:
- 2 - 5% (2 - 5 g dried flower per 100 g ointment) (Bradley 2006)
- 10 - 12% (10 - 12 g dried flower per 100 g ointment) (Bradley 2006)
- 2 - 10% (2 - 10 g dried flower per 100 g ointment) (ESCOP 2003)
Directions for use:
Apply to affected area as needed.
Infusion:
1 - 2 g dried flower (ESCOP 2003)
Directions for use:
Pour 150 ml of boiling water over dried flower and infuse (ESCOP 2003). Apply to affected area as needed.
Fluid extract:
2 - 4 g dried equivalent (1:1, 40% alcohol, 2-4 ml) (Saunders 2000)
Directions for use:
Add to 250 ml water (Saunders 2000). Apply to affected area as needed.