
Calendula and Oral health
Calendula (or Pot Marigold)
The fancy name: Calendula Officinalis. The latin translation isn’t clear. It could mean “little clock” or, and this makes sense in modern English, “Little Calendar”. It can also mean “Little weather glass”, which we think is rather lovely. As part of the Daisy or Sunflower family, it’s most commonly associated with the Marigold and is often referred to as “Pot Marigold”
Where to find it: Generally speaking, this genius little flower can be found in Western Europe, many parts of the Mediterranean and In South Asia. We source our calendula oil from the UK and it’s naturally infused with sunflower oil.
Oral health benefits of Calendula Oil
Why do we use this carrier oil in Truthpaste? To answer this, it’s helpful to look at other ways that calendula is used. You can find it in many skincare products and recommended as a natural remedy for skin conditions like sunburn or dermatitis. Not only does calendula have soothing properties, but also antiseptic properties which can be beneficial to healing.
In Ayurvedic practice, Calendula is used for oil pulling in much the same way that you would with coconut oil. The antiseptic properties work to prevent gingivitis and plaque build up. Studies suggest calendula can help to repair the soft tissue of the gums whilst actively fighting plaque.
With its delicate flavour and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties it seemed a natural choice to include in a natural toothpaste.
Calendula: Fun facts
-
We know that many of the natural products in Truthpaste have multiple uses but this one really does cover everything. It’s been known to be used back in the days of yore, by Greeks and Romans as an important part of ceremonies and rituals. It’s unclear as to what these rituals were supposed to invoke but the common belief is that they represented purity.
-
A nickname for calendula is ‘Mary’s Gold’. It’s used in Catholic ceremonies around the world
-
In India, Calendula flowers are considered sacred. They have historically been used to decorate statues of Buddha.
-
In France at one time one time the belief was that if you stared at the flowers for a period of time each day then your eyesight would improve.
Whilst we love Calendula for it’s benefits, we’re not sure the science supports that last one. What we do know is that it’s part of the magical mixture that makes Truthpaste a brilliant brushing experience!
Sources
- B. Amoian, A.A. Moghadamnia, M. Mazandarani, M.M. Amoian and S. Mehrmanesh, 2010. The Effect of Calendula Extract Toothpaste on the Plaque Index and Bleeding in Gingivitis. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants, 4: 132-140.
- Farideh Eghdampour et al.2013 Nov 2013 Dec.The Impact of Aloe vera and Calendula on Perineal Healing after Episiotomy in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial eCollection 30;2(4):279-86. doi: 10.5681/jcs.2013.033.
- Mayur Sudhakar Khairnar et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2013 Nov-Dec; 17(6):741–747. Evaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent
- Doctor, Vikram (20 October 2017). "Marigold: The Mexican flower that has become a part of Indian festivals". Economic Times Blog.
Like what you've read?
Use the links below👇 to share with your community on social media.
Let customers speak for us
from 1488 reviewsGreat taste and leaves my mouth feeling fresh

This is my second time choosing this brand, and I was amazed by the results. It removes all the plaque and eliminates potent garlic and onion breath. The mint flavour is very strong.

Really amazing product , I’m trying my hardest to be free from any fluoride intake within toothpaste and to find a company who does this all natural and without fluoride !it’s just perfect for me . Will keep on buying here now !

Really helped my bleeding gums, been great for me!. A bit messy when using my electric toothbrush but as long as it improves my gum health l don’t care.
I’ll definitely continue using these products. Thank you.

I love it! I have quite bad gum disease and the combination of the paste and the probiotic mouthwash is really helping the inflammation. Thankyou 😊

Have been using Truthpaste mouthwash for less than a month have noticed the difference to my sore gums and tongue. I will definitely be buying this product again.

You must try this - highly recommend.

Just started using it and like the feel it leaves. Im hoping it helps with oral microbiome...

Original: Peppermint & Wintergreen (100ml)

Really is great
Gums happy and tastes good

My mouth , teeth and gums have never felt this good . Clean . My gums calm . No sensitivity . Smells and tastes so fresh . 5* or more

Never liked cleaning my teeth! Sensitive teeth and gums the bane of my life. However enjoying the jar and spatula experience. Teeth feel very clean and polished to the tongue. However, slightly more sensitive as used to Sensodyne. Have you thought of adding clove to it to help with the sensitivity? Will keep using and trust my oral health will adapt.

I ordered some truthpaste to try after reading all the positive reviews. And I have not been disappointed! I’ve not had bleeding gums since I started using it, and it leaves my mouth feeling really clean and fresh. I also think the jar is going to last for ages! Really happy I gave this a try and will definitely be ordering more in the future ☺️

So it's been just over a year using truthpaste....I well not use anything else. My gums are better from using no fluoride mouthwash. Teeth feel much cleaner, not sensitive as did with a leading brand.

Comments
James quinn
How do I buy your stuff
August 31, 2021
Leave a comment