Calendula Tincture

Calendula tincture: properties, application and composition

Calendula officinalis is a plant from the Asteraceae family, which is widely used in folk medicine and cosmetology. One of the most effective ways to use calendula is as a tincture, which is made by steeping the plant's flowers in alcohol.

The country of origin of calendula tincture is Russia, as well as Belarus. Manufacturers include companies such as ICN Polypharm, Altaivitamins, Astrakhan Pharmaceutical Factory, Biok-Kursk Pharmaceutical Factory, Watham-Pharmacia, Vilar, Vladivostok Pharmaceutical Factory.

Calendula tincture belongs to the pharmacological group “Plants with antimicrobial and disinfectant activity.” It has a wide spectrum of action and can be used to treat inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, upper respiratory tract, sore throat, cholecystitis. Calendula tincture is also used externally to treat cuts, burns, and purulent wounds.

Calendula tincture is available in liquid form in 50 ml bottles. The composition of the tincture includes carotenoids, flavonoids, mucous substances, as well as a tincture of calendula in 70% ethyl alcohol from the flowers of calendula officinalis.

There are no contraindications to the use of calendula tincture; there is also no data on side effects, interactions with other drugs, or overdose. However, before using calendula tincture, you should consult your doctor.

Thus, calendula tincture is an effective herbal remedy that can be used to treat various diseases, as well as for skin care. Its simple composition and availability make it a popular remedy in folk medicine.