Product Description

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a plant belonging to the genus Calendula in the family Asteraceae. Native to Southern Europe, it is an improved variety of the small wild calendula. It is a biennial herbaceous plant, entirely covered in hairs. Leaves are alternate and oblong. The flower heads are solitary, about 5 cm in diameter, and come in yellow, orange, orange-red, and white, with cultivated varieties also including double-petaled, curled-petaled, and green-centered or deep purple-centered flowers. Different varieties of calendula exhibit different morphological characteristics. Flowering occurs from April to September, and fruiting from June to October. It prefers mild, cool climates, is intolerant of heat, but hardy in cold. It originates from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean coast. Calendula extract uses calendula flowers as raw material, employing spray drying and low-temperature physical pulverization technology for instantaneous pulverization to obtain a high-quality, edible calendula extract.

What are the benefits?

Calendula extract has multiple health benefits, primarily manifested in the following aspects:

1. Anti-inflammatory effects

Triterpenoids and flavonoids in calendula extract can inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as IL-6 and TNF-α), reduce prostaglandin synthesis, and effectively relieve skin inflammation. It has a significant relieving effect on redness, swelling, and itching caused by eczema, dermatitis, acne, and insect bites.

2. Promotes wound healing

It can stimulate fibroblast proliferation, accelerate collagen deposition and granulation tissue formation, shorten wound healing time, and reduce scar hyperplasia. It is suitable for superficial wounds, abrasions, burns, and postoperative incisions, promoting wound closure and repair.

3. Antioxidant effects

Rich in carotenoids (such as lutein and β-carotene) and flavonoids, it can scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative damage, delay skin aging, reduce UV damage to the skin, and prevent photoaging.

4. Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects

It inhibits common pathogenic bacteria and fungi such as Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, preventing skin infections and assisting in the treatment of fungal skin infections, oral ulcers, and gingivitis.

5. Soothing and Moisturizing

Polysaccharide components increase skin hydration, improving dryness and roughness, relieving itching and discomfort, making it suitable for sensitive and dry skin, and helping to maintain the skin barrier function.

6. Eye Protection Benefits

Ingredients such as lutein and zeaxanthin filter harmful blue light, protecting the macula of the retina, reducing the risk of light-induced retinal cell apoptosis, and helping to maintain visual health.

Application directions

1. Pharmaceutical Field

Wound Healing: Used to treat superficial skin injuries such as abrasions, cuts, and burns. It can accelerate wound healing and reduce the risk of infection. It is often formulated as ointments, gels, or sprays.
Skin Inflammation: Relieves redness, swelling, and itching caused by eczema, dermatitis, insect bites, and photodermatitis. It can be formulated as topical creams or lotions.
Oral Care: Used to treat gingivitis, oral ulcers, etc., as an adjunct treatment in the form of mouthwash or oral gel to reduce inflammation and microbial growth.
Gynecological Health: Some products are used to relieve vaginal candidiasis, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation. They are applied in the form of creams or oral preparations.

2. Cosmetics Field

Skin Care Products: Widely used in toners, lotions, creams, eye creams, etc., with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin-firming effects. Suitable for sensitive and oily skin.
Sunscreen and protection against photodamage: Its carotenoid components can filter blue light and ultraviolet rays, reducing photodamage to the skin, and are often added to sunscreens or anti-aging products.
Cosmetics: As a natural pigment, it is used in lipsticks, eyeshadows, and other makeup products to provide natural color.

3. Food Industry

Natural Pigments: As safe and non-toxic natural colorants, they are used in dairy products, candies, baked goods, beverages, etc., as a substitute for synthetic pigments.
Flavoring Agents: Dried flowers or extracts can be used to make tea, vanilla butter, salad dressings, etc., to add flavor.

4. Dietary Supplements Industry

Provided in capsule, drop, and tablet forms, they mainly utilize their antioxidant, eye-protecting (rich in lutein), and immune-regulating effects to supplement nutrition and enhance immunity.

Company introduction and certificates obtained

Shaanxi Yuantai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. was established in 2014, mainly supplying herbal extracts, functional cosmetic raw materials, organic products, etc. We have our own factories, R&D and quality inspection teams, and have the conditions for development, production, and quality assurance. At present, we have obtained ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER, HACCP, FDA and other certificates. Therefore, the quality of our products is guaranteed, and it is our original intention to bring high-quality products to customers.

Certificates

Our packaging

1KG/Aluminium bags , 25kg/barrel

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, clean place away from moisture and direct light.

We also have special packaging for special products, such as: retinal - cold chain transportation; deoxyarbutin - vacuum transportation

Packing & shipping

Our team

We have a professional R&D team and sales team, which not only ensure product quality, but also ensure a good cooperation experience for customers in the pre-sale, in-sale and after-sale processes. Our sales team has been trained in professional product knowledge, and can respond and solve every problem in cooperation in a timely manner

Team