Calendula, also known as marigold, is renowned for its powerful healing qualities. It promotes blood circulation, aids in the healing of infected wounds and ulcers, reduces skin inflammation, fades scars, and is particularly effective in treating burns caused by sun exposure.
Thanks to its provitamin A content, calendula oil is also helpful in managing psoriasis. Its wide range of uses makes it a valuable remedy to keep at home, and the best part is, you can easily make it yourself.
Calendula Oil Uses:
Ideal for treating wounds, lichen, eczema, impetigo (a bacterial skin infection), hemorrhoids, burns, infected ulcers, and fungal skin conditions.
Homemade Calendula Oil Recipe:
1. Pick marigold flowers just before noon when the sun is at its peak. Gather only the open blossoms and a few healthy leaves.
2. Chop them and place them in a wide-mouthed glass jar.
3. Pour in a cold-pressed oil such as olive, sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin oil, ensuring the flowers are covered by at least 3 cm.
4. Use a 1:1 ratio—one cup of flowers to one cup of oil.
5. Seal the jar and leave it in a sunny, warm spot for 4–5 weeks. Shake the jar regularly.
6. After the infusion period, strain the oil through sterile gauze and transfer it to a dark glass bottle. Store in a cool, dark place—ideally the refrigerator.
Important:
Calendula oil can oxidize if not stored correctly. Always check that it hasn’t changed color or faded—signs it has lost potency. Refrigeration helps preserve its benefits.
Calendula Oil for Varicose Veins:
- Slowly melt 500 g of lard.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh marigold flowers and a handful of dried green horse chestnut bark.
- Let it bubble briefly, then remove from the heat and stir for 5 minutes.
- Cover and leave to set in a cool place for 24 hours.
- Reheat gently the next day, stirring until melted, then strain through gauze and store in a dry, sterile jar.
- Keep in a dark, cool spot—preferably the fridge. Apply in the evening, gently smoothing the balm upward along the veins without pressure.
Calendula Ointment Recipe:
Ingredients:
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