Dermatol. praxi. 2008;2(5):241-242 [Prakt. lékáren. 2008; 4(4): 191-192]

Calendula - a significant local anti-inflammatory agent

PharmDr. Marie Kašparová Ph.D
Katedra farmakognosie FaF UK

Calendula flowers are among significant plant anti-inflammatory agents. A number of studies have shown that the most important anti-inflammatory substances of this drug are pentacyclic triterpenoid esters. Among the most effective is mainly faradiol monoester whose content can be used as a suitable parameter for quality assessment of preparations containing calendula.

Keywords: Calendula officinalis L., anti-inflammatory agent, faradiol monoester

Published: January 1, 2009  Show citation

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