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@article{205877,
        author = {Om Shivaji Parte and Mr Rahul Pawar and Dr. Manoj Kadam and Mr Adinath patil and Mr Rajesh ramchandra nadkar and Chandani Vilas Palekar},
        title = {Comprehensive Review on Calendula officinalis: Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, Traditional Uses, and Cosmetic Applications.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {8557-8560},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205877},
        abstract = {Calendula officinalis, commonly known as calendula or pot marigold, is an important medicinal herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. The plant has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for the treatment of wounds, burns, skin inflammation, infections, and digestive disorders. Its flowers contain various bioactive compounds including flavonoids, carotenoids, triterpenoids, saponins, essential oils, and phenolic compounds. These constituents are responsible for multiple pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, wound-healing, antifungal, and immunomodulatory effects. Because of these properties, calendula has gained importance in pharmaceutical formulations, herbal cosmetics, and dermatological preparations. This review summarizes the botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, medicinal applications, pharmacological actions, safety profile, and future scope of calendula flower.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }