The benefits of Calendula officinalis extract as therapeutic agent in oral healthcare

Abstract

People’s health is favorable impacted by medicinal plants. In addition to their conventional purpose, many isolated chemicals from herbs have beneficial therapeutic characteristics for treating various disorders. In this review, the usage of Calendula officinalis will be discussed in relation to pathologies that affect the oral cavity, such as dental caries, gingivitis or periodontitis. Calendula officinalis extract is able to decrease inflammation through pro-inflammatory cytokines down modulation and promotes antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects—as a result of the presence of polysaccharides and flavonoids in the plant—the main biological actions that make it effective in oral healthcare.