Pharmacological Activity of Calendula officinalis: A systematic review

Abstract

Phytotherapy has established a therapeutic medicinal model that has exponentially been increasing over the years. Plants secondary metabolites stand out in the field of pharmacology, as a result of its biological effects in man. This study discusses about the pharmacological effects of Calendula officinalis at different researches, given that this contribution is important among researchers and the entire market, aiming at the therapeutic advancement. Calendula officinalis showed high therapeutic efficacy when applied in healing, anti-inflammatory and antisepitic processes due to its bioactive compounds.