Abstract

Introduction: Calendula (English Marigold), or "Pot Marigold," is a well-known herbal plant from the family of Asteraceae, which has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. It is one of the most widely used aromatic herbs in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, which is based on the ethnological significance of the plant. Extracts of this plant have been found to possess a range of therapeutic benefits, including anti-hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular and antidiabetic properties, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, it has been found to be effective in wound healing and has anti-cancer, anti-hepatitis, antibacterial, and antiretroviral properties. Traditionally, it has been used as a herbal remedy to treat skin tumours and dermatological lesions as well as ulcers and swellings, as well as nervous disorders.

Aims: In addition to ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, and toxicology, this abstract also covers the morphology, microscopy, phytoconstituents, pharmacological reports, phytochemistry, and toxicity of the well-known Calendula species. Cosmetic ingredients derived from the C offici-nalis plant include extracts, flower oil, seed oil, and other components of the plant. These components include minerals, carbohydrates, and lipids; phenolic acids; flavonoids; tannins; coumarins; sterols; steroids; monoterpenes; sesquiterpene; triterpenes; tocopherol; quinones; amino ac-ids; and resins. A chemical analysis of these ingredients reveals a wide variety of chemical com-pounds, including amino acid, triterpenoid, quinone, flavonoid, volatile oil, carotenoid, and other chemicals. Some Calendula officinalis species have medicinal value, and a literature review high-lights their utilization.

Results: Calendula officinalis has a wide range of medicinal properties, ranging from antibacte-rial and antifungal properties to anthelmintic and antiviral properties. Additionally, it has antioxi-dant and hepatoprotective properties, as well as cardioprotective and wound-healing properties. Furthermore, it has been used to treat gastrointestinal, eye, and skin diseases. The plant has the potential to be a significant medicinal resource for mankind. It exhibits anti-HIV, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and spasmolytic properties. The plant is used in almost 200 cosmetic formulations and has the potential for further research.

Conclusion: This review emphasizes the future scope of Calendula species, focusing on their multifarious biological activities and potential applications as medicinal agents. This research fills gaps in existing studies, allowing researchers to validate traditional claims and advance the safe and effective use of CO in treating various ailments.

Keywords: Calendula Officinalis, Pot Marigold, Traditional Medicine, Asteraceae, Phytochemical constituents, Pharmacolog-ical activities.