Calendula Extract

Calendula (scientific name: Calendula officinalis L.) is a biennial plant, the whole plant is hairy. Leaflets alternate, oval. The flowers are yellow or orange, the flowering period is from April to September and the fruits are from June to October. It prefers to grow in mild and cold climates and is heat and cold resistant. Homeland and Mediterranean coast of southern Europe.
Calendula contains vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C, which help prevent pigmentation, improve skin radiance and elasticity, slow aging and prevent skin wrinkles and sagging. Almost all parts are edible; Its petals have cosmetic activity and the flowers contain carotenoids, tomato hydrocarbons, butterfly flavonoids, rubixantin, volatile oil, gum, mucus and malic acid. The roots contain bitter substances and aristotle diol; The seeds contain glycerides, waxy alcohols and alkaloids. Add to shampoo to lighten hair color. The ancient Egyptians believed that calendula delayed aging and that the Indians considered it a sacred flower. In the Middle Ages, marigolds were used by humans for healing, as well as to fight plague and black death.

   1. Protect our eyesight, with the function of delaying eye's ageing;

   2. Antioxidant effect, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and cancer;

   3. Postpone early atherosclerosis process ;

   4. Inhibiting cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.

1.Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.

2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.

3.Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.

4.Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.