Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), commonly known as marigold, is traditionally used for its wound-healing properties, and there is a moderate level of scientific evidence supporting its use in the treatment of abrasions. Several laboratory and clinical studies have investigated calendula’s effects on skin repair. Calendula extracts contain flavonoids, triterpenoids, and saponins, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and epithelialization-promoting activities. These properties are believed to facilitate faster wound closure and decrease the risk of infection in superficial wounds like abrasions.

A randomized controlled trial published in Drugs in R&D (2013) compared calendula ointment with control treatments for superficial wounds and found a statistically significant improvement in healing time for the calendula group. Other studies, including a review in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2018), have noted calendula’s beneficial effect on wound healing, citing reduced inflammation and enhanced granulation tissue formation. However, while these studies are promising, sample sizes tend to be small and methodologies vary, impacting the overall strength of evidence.

In summary, calendula is scientifically validated to a moderate extent for use in treating abrasions, largely due to its anti-inflammatory and healing-promoting phytochemicals, though larger and more rigorous clinical trials would help confirm its efficacy.

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