Calendula officinalis

INFUSION for moist compress: Pour 150 ml hot water over 1–2 g dried calendula flowers, cover and steep for about 10 minutes, strain. Soak a clean cotton or linen cloth in the still-warm infusion and place on the affected area (minor wound, mild sunburn) for 30–60 minutes. Refresh 2–4 times a day.

Dry amount

1–2 g

Doses per day

3×

Max duration

1 weeks

⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 6 years — Per EMA, use in children under 6 years is not recommended due to insufficient data.

CALENDULA OINTMENT: Use an ointment containing 2–10 % calendula flower (ready-made or home-prepared). Apply a thin layer 2–4 times a day to the affected skin — for minor wounds, abrasions, mild sunburn, or rough, irritated skin.

Doses per day

3×

Max duration

1 weeks

⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 6 years — Per EMA, not recommended for children under 6 years.

CALENDULA TINCTURE (1:5 in ethanol 70–90 %): For compresses, dilute at least 1:3 with freshly boiled, cooled water. 2–4 times a day. Do not apply undiluted to open wounds.

Doses per day

3×

Max duration

1 weeks

⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 6 years — Per EMA, not recommended for children under 6 years.

INFUSION for gargle and mouth rinse: Pour 150 ml hot water over 1–2 g dried calendula flowers, steep 10 minutes covered, strain, cool to drinking temperature. Gargle 2–4 times a day, then spit out.

Dry amount

1–2 g

Doses per day

3×

Max duration

1 weeks

⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 12 years — For mouth/throat use, EMA sets age limit of 12 years.

PARTIAL BATH / WASH: Pour 1 litre hot water over 20–50 g dried calendula flowers, steep 15 minutes, strain and add to lukewarm bath water (sitz, hand, or foot bath). Bathe for about 10–15 minutes.

Dry amount

20–50 g

Doses per day

1×

Max duration

2 weeks

⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 6 years — For small children only after pediatrician consultation; EMA skin-use age limit is 6 years.