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Calendula Off. Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Calendula Off. is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for minor wounds and skin healing, skin inflammation and irritation, diaper rash.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Calendula. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: calendula, an herbal extract used topically and orally in traditional practice. It comes in liquid form and includes alcohol and spring water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Calendula product and its label doesn't state a use — see Calendula's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold for calendula is insufficient to rate it for any condition — including acne, bacterial vaginosis, burns, COPD, liver disease, and radiation dermatitis. That means the studies available don't yet establish whether it works for these uses.

If you're thinking of using it for a specific reason, talk with us about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Calendula

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Topically, calendula is generally well tolerated, but it can trigger allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin — especially those allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, or other plants in the Asteraceae family. Patch testing with calendula before regular use is recommended to check for allergic response.

Side effects reported rarely include burning, itching, redness, and scaling. Taken by mouth, calendula can cause allergic reactions.

The safety data for oral use is limited, so it's best to avoid taking it by mouth during pregnancy. If you're not pregnant but considering oral use, check with your doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Calendula

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Calendula.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, benzodiazepines, opioids, or muscle relaxers), check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting calendula.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Calendula Off. may appeal to you if you're looking for a traditional herbal option for skin or oral use. If you take CNS depressants — sedatives, sleep aids, opioids, or similar drugs — run them through the interaction checker below before you start.

And if you have allergies to ragweed or related plants, talk with us before using it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Calendula Off., straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840006805
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 284782
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
60 Drop(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
748840006805
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend3 mL--
Calendula0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Spring Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Add 20-60 drops to water, 1-4 times per day.

Formulation

The presence of particulate matter in this product is normal.

Precautions

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

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Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

3 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Spring Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Calendula 248

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Calendula Off. with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Calendula1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Although some animal research has suggested that a saponoside constituent in calendula may have sedative effects, calendula has been used for over 30 years without reports of sedation in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Calendula Off., from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Calendula Off. by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Calendula Off. has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Calendula Off. contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
The safety data for oral calendula in pregnancy advises against it — it's rated likely unsafe. If you're pregnant and interested in calendula, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
I'm allergic to ragweed. Can I use this?
Calendula is related to ragweed and other plants in the same family, so there's a real risk of allergic reaction if you're sensitive to ragweed. Patch testing is recommended before use. Talk with us first.
What's calendula actually used for?
Calendula is used traditionally both topically on skin and taken by mouth, but the evidence we hold is insufficient to confirm it works for acne, burns, wound healing, or other conditions. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — just that solid proof isn't established yet.
What are the side effects?
Topically, allergic reactions and rarely burning, itching, redness, or scaling have been reported. Taken by mouth, allergic reactions can occur. If you're in the Asteraceae family allergy group, the risk is higher.
This product contains alcohol — how much?
The facts on file don't specify the alcohol percentage. If that matters to you, reach out and we can look into the label or contact the manufacturer for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Calendula Off.'s label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Calendula 9 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Reider N, Komericki P, Hausen BM, et al. The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.). Contact Dermatitis 2001;45:269-72..
  3. Gol'dman II. [Anaphylactic shock after gargling with an infusion of Calendula]. Klin Med (Mosk) 1974;52:142-3.
  4. Paulsen E. Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 2002;47:189-98. PubMed
  5. Bojadjiev C. On the sedative and hypotensive effect of preparations from the plant Calendula officinalis. Nauch Trud Visshi Med Inst Sof 1964;43:15-20.
  6. Samochowiec L. Pharmacological study of saponosides from Aralia mandshurica Rupr. et Maxim and Calendula officinalis L. Herba Pol. 1983;29:151-155.
  7. Madisetti M, Kelechi TJ, Mueller M, Amella EJ, Prentice MA. Feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of RGN107 in the palliative wound care management of chronic wound symptoms. J Wound Care. 2017;26(Sup1):S25-S34. PubMed
  8. Final Assessment report on Calendula officinalis L., flos. European Medicines Agency: Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). 2018. EMA/HMPC/603409/2017. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-cal
  9. Puaratanaarunkon T, Washrawirul C, Chuenboonngarm N, Noppakun N, Asawanonda P, Kumtornrut C. Efficacy and safety of a facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glaba root extract in the treatment of maskne: A

See these in context on the Calendula monograph →

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