Medicinal Herbs
Calendula
Calendula officinalis L. · الآذريون
Origin
Nile Delta, Egypt
Form
Whole Flower / Petals
MOQ
5 MT
Packing
PP Bags 20–25 kg / Cartons
Medicinal Herbs
Calendula officinalis L. · الآذريون
Origin
Nile Delta, Egypt
Form
Whole Flower / Petals
MOQ
5 MT
Packing
PP Bags 20–25 kg / Cartons
Product Overview
Egyptian calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) from the Nile Delta region is prized for its vibrant orange petals and exceptionally high flavonoid content. The Delta's fertile alluvial soil and Mediterranean-influenced climate create optimal growing conditions that produce calendula flowers with intense natural coloring and superior bioactive compound concentrations.
HS Herbs supplies whole calendula flowers and separated petals that meet pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade specifications. Our calendula is harvested at peak bloom, shade-dried to preserve volatile compounds, and mechanically separated to deliver consistent petal-to-calyx ratios. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control including flavonoid assay, moisture testing, and full microbiology screening.
Applications include herbal tea blends, skincare formulations, natural food coloring, and traditional herbal medicine preparations. Our calendula is available in bulk quantities with full export documentation and certification.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Calendula officinalis L. |
|---|---|
| Part Used | Flower heads & petals |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 2% |
| Admixture | ≤ 3% |
| Total Flavonoids | ≥ 0.4% |
| Color | Deep orange to golden yellow |
| Aroma | Mild, herbaceous, slightly resinous |
| Taste | Slightly bitter, aromatic |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1 × 10⁶ CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 1 × 10⁴ CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative / 1g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 1 × 10³ CFU/g |
| Aflatoxins (B1) | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxins (Total) | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Pesticide Residues | Compliant with EU MRLs |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Irradiation | Non-irradiated |
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