Monograph: Calendula - Topical

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Date: 2021-05-14

NHPID name

Calendula officinalis ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )

Proper name(s)

Calendula officinalis ( USDA 2008 )

Common name(s)

Source material

Flower ( Unavailable )

Route Of administration

Topical

Dosage form(s)

Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration.

Use(s) or purpose(s)

Statement(s) to the effect of:

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 required

Risk information

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Caution(s) and Warning(s): Contraindication(s): No statement is required Known Adverse Reaction(s): Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.

Non-medicinal ingredients

Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Specifications

References cited

References reviewed

Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use

TOPICAL:

Ointment:

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.