Calendula officinalis L. Asteraceae

Abstract

The present monographic of Calendula officinalis L. contains the botanical description of the plant, ecology, corology, growing, gathering and the drug conservation. The morphological and anatomical microscopic characteristics of the oficinal organs are analysed, after that, these knowledges are applied to the plant fragments. The therapeutical applications are studied once its chemical composition and its pharmacological action are analised. We have made reference to its possible toxicology, to its contraindications and to its quality control. Finally, some formulation aspects are dealed whith.