Flower Properties

Flower Details

Description

Calendula officinalis is a cheerful annual herb with bright yellow to orange daisy-like flowers. It’s widely grown in gardens for its ornamental and medicinal value, often blooming from spring until frost.

Distribution

Native to southern Europe but now naturalised in many temperate regions worldwide.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and wound-healing properties. Calendula is a common ingredient in skin creams, ointments, and herbal teas.

Edibility  

Edible — petals can be used to add colour to salads, rice dishes, or as a substitute for saffron in colouring food.

Human Toxicity

Non_Toxic

Generally safe but may cause mild skin sensitivity in people allergic to plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains flavonoids, carotenoids, saponins, and triterpenes responsible for its healing and soothing effects.