Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Marigold, commonly referring to Calendula officinalis, has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine, though its applications are more often related to skin conditions, wound healing, and inflammation rather than specifically for respiratory allergies. However, some traditional systems, such as European folk medicine, have used marigold infusions or extracts to address inflammatory conditions, which could theoretically extend to respiratory inflammation involved in allergies. The rationale is primarily based on calendula’s general anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, as well as anecdotal reports. There is, however, minimal direct scientific research validating the efficacy of marigold (calendula) for treating or alleviating respiratory allergies specifically. Most modern herbal references and pharmacological texts do not list marigold as a primary or secondary agent for allergic rhinitis or other allergy-related respiratory issues. Thus, while there is a minor traditional precedent for its use in this context, the evidence is weak and largely indirect, with no robust clinical trials or mechanistic studies supporting its effectiveness for respiratory allergies.

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