The use of calendula for its lenitive properties’ dates to the XII century. This plant contains several bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, terpenes, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Calendula flower extract is used in soothing cosmetics, such as after-sun, sensitive skin eye contour products. anti-inflammatory properties this ingredient were demonstrated an anima...

In this study, the combinations with Olea europaea (olive) oil of fatty acids Punica granatum, Calendula officinalis and Helianthus annuus seeds to detect interactions on Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans parapsilosis were determined by antimicrobial checkerboard method. It was revealed that linoleic, oleic, palmitic stearic acid...

In developing countries, the risk of getting sick from eating food contaminated with Escherichia coli is very high. As a consequence multidrug resistance this bacterium, therapeutic alternative has been sought in plant kingdom. The Objective research was to evaluate antibacterial effect pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) essential oil (EO) on growth E. coli. Design/Methodology/Approach: activ...