The Powerful Health Benefits of Calendula

7. Aids Female Reproductive Health

C. officinalis is a mild emmenagogue, which means it stimulates blood flow in the pelvis area. This property gives the plant the ability to regulate the menstrual cycle. The hearty levels of flavonoids and quercetin in calendula have anti-spasmodic properties that ease the pain of cramps by gently relaxing the muscles and increasing blood flow. Calendula essential oil also includes an analgesic component that can induce uterine contractions and expel the placenta after birth. The plant also has fungicidal traits which can protect against vaginal diseases like candidiasis.

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