Making Calendula Ointment
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a golden flower and has been used for medicinal purposes since the 16th century. The basic way to make calendula ointment is from the flower petals and mixed with a base. The essential oil of calendula is an anti-inflammatory and has wound healing properties as well. It contains carotenoids, which can help rebuild skin cells. It is perfect to use for bedsores that are not open wounds, apply a thin layer several times a day to the skin that is effected. It can be applied to varicose veins and nail infections as well. This ointment is great for small paper cuts and minor skin tears as well.
It is mainly used to treat skin wounds that are inflamed, but not infected. It can also help relieve and heal frostbite in some skin areas that still have circulation within the limb. It should never be used on burns of any degree.
You can find ready made calendula ointments in health food stores nation wide. Make sure they don’t contain any preservatives though. They should be made with quality, natural, organic ingredients. Ask your local health food provider if you can’t find a quality made salve or ointment. To use apply a thin layer on the skin several times a day, but you can make your own ointment by following these simple steps.
Infuse about a 1/2 cup of dried powders calendula flowers into 1 cup olive oil and soak for 14 days; strain well and then refrigerate. Make sure when you go to purchase your calendula, it definitely is calendula and not American marigold Tagetes.
To make a ready made salve, add 1 oz. beeswax to 1/2-3/4 cup oil and 1/2 cup calendula flowers.
You can store these too calendula recipes in the refrigerator for about a year.
December 31st, 2008 at 8:00 am
yes, I think Calendula is good at pore convergence, so as the witch-hazel. and I have writen something about them, you can read it:
http://www.lady26.com/2008/12/calendulawitch-hazel-the-star-of-pore-convergence/
April 15th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I noticed that this is not the first time at all that you write about this topic. Why have you chosen it again?
May 14th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
It’s a great topic to talk about. Thanks for stopping by and checking out all the posts about Calendula. Stay tuned, there may be more coming soon on the same topic as well.
July 20th, 2009 at 10:22 am
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