Directory of Calendula Resources

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Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean.

Resources in This Category

• College of Agricultural Sciences

  http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/herbs/calendula
  Features a complete description including the uses and history involved with this herb.

• Herbwisdom.com - Calendula

  http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-marigold.html
  Article covering the benefits and properties of this herb.

• Loyola Medicine: Calendula

  http://loyolauniversity.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=48&pid=48&gid=10033
  Covers indications, warnings and the side effects associated with this herb.

• Medline Plus: Calendula

  https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/235.html
  Presents the safety concerns and how this herb works. References are included.

• NCSU Cooperative Extension

  http://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/edible/calendula-officinalis/
  Covers basic information such as height, color, space and propagation. Image of the herb is also available.

• Sloan-Kettering - Calendula

  http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/calendula
  Includes information on uses, constituents and mechanism of action.

• University of Maryland Medical Center

  http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/calendula
  Presents an overview of the plant alongside its medicinal uses and indications. Includes precautions and supporting research.

• Wikipedia: Calendula

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula
  Presents information including the herb's uses, diversity and chemistry. Gallery and references available.

 

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