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Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is also know as marigold and pot marigold. The bright Mediterranean flower is versatile and potent in its' medicinal qualities. With strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to soothe and calm sore, cracked skin, cuts, bites, sunburns and generally sensitive skin.
Here is an easy recipe for Calendula oil from my friend Francine. She uses this oil on her face, for baby massages and for her homemade baby wipes solution, which I will share later as well. Her husband also uses it for an after-shave.
Calendula Oil Recipe
You Will Need: 2 medium-size glass jars with lids (A pasta sauce jar is a good size).~free
Organic dried Calendula flowers (about 1-3 oz)~$2.00
Organic Sunflower Oil ~$7
1-Thoroughly clean the jar and sterilize by immersing it in boiling water
2-Fill the jar loosely with the dried flowers.
3-Cover with the sunflower oil. Secure the lid.
4-Let sit for 3 weeks/1 month in a dark closet.
5-Strain and transfer to second sterilized jar.
* You should now have about 15/16 oz of the oil, which may be kept for 6 months in a dry, shady and average temperature spot; Again a closet is usually idea.
Organic dried Calendula flowers (about 1-3 oz)~$2.00
Organic Sunflower Oil ~$7
1-Thoroughly clean the jar and sterilize by immersing it in boiling water
2-Fill the jar loosely with the dried flowers.
3-Cover with the sunflower oil. Secure the lid.
4-Let sit for 3 weeks/1 month in a dark closet.
5-Strain and transfer to second sterilized jar.
* You should now have about 15/16 oz of the oil, which may be kept for 6 months in a dry, shady and average temperature spot; Again a closet is usually idea. *For dried organic Calendula flowers in the Bay Area:
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*The flowers may also be purchased online from one of my very favorite companies:
*And of course if you are pressed for time and money is not an issue, Weleda's line is also fantastic:
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