Calendula tea benefits
Calendula (pot marigold, Calendula officinalis) is mostly used on skin for mild irritation and small wounds, and as a mouth rinse for minor soreness. Human evidence is limited, so treat it as supportive care, not medicine, and watch for allergies.
Patch test; stop if itchy or swollen.
Topical: 1–3x/day on minor skin only.
Gargle tea: steep 5–10 min; spit.
Asteraceae — daisy family; ragweed allergy risk.
Infusion — flowers steeped in hot water.
Stat: ~23,000 ER visits/yr from supplements (NEJM).
Who should NOT: pregnant/breastfeeding; kids; ragweed/daisy allergy.
On sedatives or surgery soon: ask a clinician.
Calendula: lifesaver or placebo?
Sources: European Medicines Agency; FDA; New England Journal of Medicine.
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