Antifungal and wound healing potential of calendula officinalis for dental use: an in vitro study

Aim: To demonstrate the antifungal and healing properties of Calendula officinalis. Methods: We included four assays: inhibition halo, germicidal test, cytotoxicity test, and scratch test. Results: The extract at 100% and 50% concentrations was effective, and both presentations (Calendula officinali...

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Autores: Ricardez-García, Nadxiely Ixchel, de la Garza-Ramos, Myriam Angélica, Cienfuegos-Sarmiento, Arturo Abraham, Cano-Verdugo, Guillermo, Ricardez, Nadxiely
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
Repositorio:Brazilian journal of oral sciences (Online)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br:article/8675546
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8675546
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Antifungal agents
Calendula
Dentistry
Phytotherapy
Wound healing
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Sumario:Aim: To demonstrate the antifungal and healing properties of Calendula officinalis. Methods: We included four assays: inhibition halo, germicidal test, cytotoxicity test, and scratch test. Results: The extract at 100% and 50% concentrations was effective, and both presentations (Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis infusion) exhibited no cytotoxic effects. Furthermore, the infusion demonstrated a high healing effect without affecting the morphology of the cell monolayer and promoted fibroblastic proliferation. The extract did not show the expected healing results. Conclusions: Calendula officinalis holds considerable potential for further research across various biological processes, highlighting its promise as a subject for continued investigation.