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Calendula officinalis Botanical Nomenclature: Calendula officinalis Calendula officinalis is used to treat skin problems and pain, such as bactericide, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. The petals and pollen contain triterpenoid esters (anti-inflammatory) and the carotenoids flavoxanthin and auroxanthin (antioxidants and origin of the yellow-orange color). The leaves and stems contain other carotenoids, especially lutein (80%) and zeaxanthin (5%) and beta-carotene. Plant extracts are also widely used in cosmetics, presumably due to the presence of compounds such as saponins, resins and essential oils. |