A Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Calendula officinalis Linn

Abstract

Calendula officinalis Linn, known as pot marigold, is a plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Various online bibliographic databases namely, Google scholar, PubMed, SciFinder, and Web of Science were used for integrating information. Calendula officinalis is extensively used in Homoeopathic, Unani, and Ayurvedic system of medication as diaphoretic, analgesic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agents and used to treat gynaecological issues, gastro-intestinal disorders, inflammations of oral and pharyangeal mucosa, eye problems, skin injuries and certain burns, poor eyesight, and menstrual irregularities. Several studies have shown that Calendula officinalis is a major source of diverse classes of bioactive compounds namely terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarines, quinones, and carotenoids. Various in vivo and in vitro assessment of Calendula officinalis's pharmacological activity suggest that the plant has antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anticancer, and gastroprotective activity. This review compiles the information about pharmacological activities, traditional medicinal uses, and phytochemicals present in Calendula officinalis.