| Botanical Name | Calendula officinalis L. | Origin | Egypt |
| Family & Genus | Asteraceae, Calendula genus | Parts of Plant | flower |
| Agriculture | Conventional | Manufacturing Method | Direct collection |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to bright orange ligulate petals with brownish-yellow tubular florets at the centre; dried petals are thin, delicate and curled. | Odour | Mild herbaceous floral scent, lightly spicy with hay undertones |
| Specific Components | Triterpene esters, carotenoids, quercetin, rutin, saponins, trace essential oil | ||
Marigold
Marigold, commonly known as Calendula, an annual herb in Asteraceae family, genus Calendula. Commercial raw material is dried flower heads. Main origins are Southern Europe, Egypt and Hungary. It is one of the most popular herbs for fragrance & skincare, applied in extracts, infusions and herbal teas. Containing triterpene esters, carotenoids and flavonoids for skin soothing and anti-inflammation.
