What is Calendula officinalis extract?
Calendula, also known as marigold, is a common flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. The scientific name is Calendula officinalis, which is native to the Mediterranean region and has been widely introduced and cultivated around the world. Calendula Extract is a medicinal ingredient derived from marigold flowers and is commonly used in herbal medicine and skin care products. Calendula is a common flowering plant that is widely grown and used around the globe.
Calendula flowers appear in bright orange, yellow or yellow-orange colours and are shaped like small suns. It has soft and plump petals and is often used to beautify flowerbeds, gardens and landscaping. Marigolds have a long blooming season that can last well into autumn.In addition to its ornamental value, calendula is widely used in herbal medicine and skin care. It is also very rich in nutrients such as carotenoids, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and vitamin C. Calendula extract is used to make herbal teas, essential oils, creams and salves, and is often used to treat skin inflammation, soothe skin irritations and heal wounds by acting as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing stimulant, and soothing to the skin.
Calendula first originated in the Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Calendula is an ancient herb that was widely cultivated and used during the European period in the 14th century AD. Over time, Calendula spread to other regions and became a favourite ornamental and herbal plant.
In different cultures, Calendula has been used for different purposes such as herbal medicine, food flavouring, beauty and skin care. Nowadays, calendula has become a common plant worldwide and is widely cultivated and used.
Calendula has a variety of benefits and uses, which include the following:
1. Skin care: Calendula is rich in components such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and can be used to treat mild burns, sunburn, skin inflammation, and skin problems such as eczema. Calendula extracts are often made into ointments, creams or essential oils for soothing and repairing the skin.
2. Promotes Healing: Calendula is believed to help promote the healing process of wounds, accelerating healing and reducing pain. For this reason, calendula is often used in topical wound dressings or salves in some herbal medicine.
3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Calendula may have a certain inhibitory effect against certain bacteria and fungi, so it is also often used to prevent and control infected skin lesions.
4. Antioxidant: Calendula is rich in antioxidants, which help to neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which is beneficial to skin health.
All in all, calendula has a long history in skin care and herbal medicine and is widely used to treat skin problems and promote skin health. However, when using calendula, it is recommended to follow medical advice, especially for pregnant women and children, and to use it under professional supervision.
Calendula extract is commonly used in the following areas:
1. Skin care: Calendula extract has soothing, restorative and moisturising properties, and can be used to treat mild burns, sunburn, skin inflammation and eczema. Common products include calendula ointment, cream, face cream and face wash.
Wound Healing: Calendula extract is believed to help promote the healing process of wounds and may reduce pain and inflammation. Therefore, it is often used in topical dressings, ointments and sprays for wound care.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Calendula officinalis extract has some antibacterial and antifungal properties, and can be used to treat infected skin lesions such as eczema and acne.
3. Antioxidant: Calendula extract is rich in antioxidants, which help neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which is beneficial to skin health.
It should be noted that calendula extract is usually an ingredient in topical medications or skin care products, not internal medications. When using calendula extract, please follow the product instructions and follow your doctor's advice, especially for pregnant women, children and those with allergies to calendula, please use under professional supervision.
1.Extraction: Calendula flowers obtained from harvesting are immersed in a suitable solvent (e.g. ethanol or water) in order to extract the active ingredients from the flowers. The time and temperature of the maceration need to be strictly controlled to ensure the quality and stability of the extract.
2.Filtration: After extraction, the extract needs to be filtered to remove solid particles and impurities to obtain a relatively pure extract.
3.Concentration: The filtered extract should be concentrated, usually by vacuum distillation or spray drying, etc., so that the extracts can be concentrated into the following components.
4.Packaging: Finally, the purified calendula extract is packaged, usually in hermetically sealed packages to prevent it from moisture and oxidation. The general packing specification is 25kg cardboard drum packing.
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