From the Dirt: Calendula Spotlight

From the Dirt: Calendula officinalis (Asteraceae) Spotlight

Functional Profile:

Wound healing and anti-inflammatory

Target constituents:

Carotenoids : antioxidant & wound healing
Terpenoids : antiinflammatory
Flavonoids : antiinflammatory
Coumarins : antioxidant and reduces swelling & heaviness associated with poor cirulation
Phenolic compounds : reduction in exercise-instigated oxidative stress

Process Note:

Many of these constituents are either oil or alcohol soluble, so in order to use as much as the plant in Terra Joy products, we utilize both extraction methods.

Field use:

Whether you’re grinding miles on the trail or fighting your way up a route with the sun beating down on you, there is usually a small cost for the beauty of the outdoors. Calendula is here to support. A powerhouse, this herb is utilized in topical applications to counter the physical toll of the elements. It accelerates the recovery of abrasions, UV damage, and structural strain.

It’s not about making your hands/body soft for the sake of it. It’s about calming the inflammation so you can wake up tomorrow, grab your gear, and do it all again—with your calluses intact and your skin ready for the next mile.

Intel:

1. Shahane, Kiran et al. “An Updated Review on the Multifaceted Therapeutic Potential of Calendula officinalis L.” Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)vol. 16,4 611. 18 Apr. 2023, doi:10.3390/ph16040611

2. Sinadinos, Christina. The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine. Christa Sinadinos, 2017.