Calendula oil

We, at times, do not think at all about what generous gifts nature bestows on us. This is especially true for medicinal plants. Natural healers help to cope with almost any disease. The main thing is to know which plant and for which diseases it can be used. well-known marigold (calendula) is no exception. Possessing a set of wonderful useful properties, this plant will become a bright sun in your flower bed and help solve health problems.

The raw materials for the manufacture are the petals of the plant. In industry, calendula oil is produced in the following ways:

• by dissolving and infusing essential oils with vegetable oils (maceration).
• by extracting components from dry raw materials or their solution (extraction).

It should be noted that the oil obtained by the first method is of the highest quality and value than that obtained by the extraction method.

Since calendula oil is a rather expensive remedy, it is more expedient to prepare it yourself at home:

• To do this, you need marigold flowers. They should not be damp from dew or rain.
• The raw material is dried a little, and then they need to fill any dry glass container prepared for this.
• Pour oil into a jar of flowers. Suitable vegetable, but ideally olive. It should be heated to +60°C.
• The container with the contents is placed in a water bath for an hour.Next, our elixir is placed in a place inaccessible to light, where it is infused for 5 days. After that, strain the oil and use as directed.

You can use the recipe easier:

• Calendula inflorescences (5 tablespoons) are poured with a glass of olive oil. Put the resulting mixture in the refrigerator for two weeks.
• Shake the oil from time to time.
• Next, the mixture must be filtered so that the petals of the plant do not interfere with the application.
• A refrigerator is used to store the oil.

Calendula oil is a clear, bright yellow liquid with a characteristic herbal odor. The saturation of the color depends on the shelf life of the oil. Its color turns orange over the years.

To provide yourself with a truly genuine and high-quality product, you should, firstly, pay attention to the name that is indicated on the bottle. Pharmaceutics can offer African calendula - Tagetes. The components that make up this oil can cause significant harm to health. A bottle of real calendula oil should say - Calendula.

The next point that indicates the quality of the product is the method by which the oil was obtained. An alcohol-based extract cannot cost more than an oil obtained by maceration. Moreover, its quality cannot be compared with the oil obtained by the second method.

• flavonoids.
• carotenoids.
• linoleic acid.
• palmitic acid.
• oleic acid.
• stearic acid.
• arachidic acid.

• Insoluble in water.
• It absorbs quickly, but leaves a little oily sheen on the skin.

• It is the base oil in aromatherapy.
• It has an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect.
• Sedative.
• Relieves spasms.
• Shows emollient properties.
• The healing process of wounds is much faster when they are treated with calendula oil. When treating wounds and burns, a thin layer of oil is applied and a bandage bandage is applied on top.

Despite the fact that marigolds are a useful plant, there are still a number of points that you should pay attention to when using oil:

• You can not simultaneously use calendula and plants that exhibit a sedative property (valerian, motherwort).
• Individual intolerance to aster plants. Otherwise, an allergic reaction threatens, and there is little pleasant in that.
• People with low blood pressure should not use calendula.
• Calendula is contraindicated for people suffering from cardiovascular insufficiency.
• Childhood.

• Calendula oil is used to treat ulcers, cuts, burns and frostbite. Sterile dressings soaked in marigold oil are applied to the affected areas.
• It is a remedy that prevents the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays on the skin. A small amount is applied to the skin of the face and massaged until absorbed. A few drops enrich any day cream.
• Calendula oil softens the skin of babies and treats diaper rash.
• Relieves dry skin, especially with eczema.
• Dissolves bruises.
• Marigold oil can be used to treat bedsores.
• It is a remedy for varicose veins.
• It is useful to use it inside for diseases of the stomach (gastritis, ulcers) and liver.
• As a light sedative, a tablespoon is recommended for women in menopause.Take half an hour before eating 2 times a day.
• Treats cracks that form on the nipples of lactating women. It must be washed off before starting the procedure for feeding the baby.
• Calendula oil heals cracks that occur with hemorrhoids.
• It is used in diseases of the oral cavity (periodontal disease).
• It is used in the treatment of female gynecological diseases (erosive manifestations, inflammatory processes, painful periods of critical days).
• Marigold oil is used in the treatment of colds. It is used for inhalation. 2-3 drops are enough.
• For diseases of the throat, sore throat, it is recommended to gargle with a glass of water, to which 4 drops of calendula oil are added.

• To strengthen the nails and make the cuticle area well-groomed, make a mixture of marigold oil (1 tbsp) and a drop of citrus essential oil (lemon, orange or grapefruit). With the resulting mixture, massage the fingertips along with the nail until the oil is absorbed.
• A mixture of oils of burdock, calendula and olive in equal parts strengthens hair and adds shine. This mix needs to be warmed up a little before use. Apply to the roots, wrap your head with a scarf or towel. Wash off with your regular shampoo after half an hour.
• Dry dandruff and itching can be eliminated with a mixture of calendula oils (3 tablespoons), jojoba (1 tablespoon). Add to them 5 drops of essential oils of tea tree, rosemary and sage. All this is applied to the scalp and washed off after half an hour.
• Useful for oily skin, as it eliminates excess fat. Makes pores less visible by narrowing them.The positive is that marigold oil can be used by people with any type of skin. It won't do any harm. On the contrary, it will give a healthy look, heal cracks, relieve inflammation and dryness, if any.
• Calendula oil can be added to hand or face creams. It will enhance their emollient effect. 3 drops are added to 10 ml of cream if the skin is oily and 5-6 if it is dry.
• With the help of marigold oil, you can quickly heal the cracks that have arisen on the heels.
• Dissolves visible capillaries on the face.
• Added to other massage oils.