Crafting a Nourishing Calendula Salve with Nature’s Healing Touch
Crafting a Nourishing Calendula Salve with Nature’s Healing Touch
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, has been revered for centuries for its exceptional healing properties. Crafting a homemade Calendula Salve is a delightful herbal project and a way to harness the therapeutic benefits of this beautiful flower. Here is a simple recipe for creating your Calendula Salve.
Ingredients:
- Calendula officinalis (Marigold) flowers, dried
- Olea europaea (Olive) oil
- Cera alba (Beeswax)
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E oil, optional)
Instructions
Infusing Calendula in Olive Oil
- Measure 1 cup of dried Calendula officinalis flowers.
- Combine the flowers with 1 cup of Olea europaea (Olive) oil in a heat-resistant glass jar.
- Seal the jar and place it on a sunny windowsill for 4-6 weeks, allowing the oil to absorb the therapeutic goodness of the Calendula.
Straining the Calendula-Infused Oil
- After the infusion, strain the oil through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve, discarding the plant material.
- You now have a vibrant, golden Calendula-infused oil.
Creating the Calendula Salve
- Melt 1 cup of Cera alba (Beeswax) in a double boiler over low heat.
- Add 1 cup of the Calendula-infused oil to the melted beeswax, stirring gently to combine.
Optional: Adding Vitamin E Oil
- If desired, add a few drops of Tocopherol (Vitamin E oil) for its antioxidant properties.
Pouring into Containers
- Once thoroughly mixed, carefully pour the liquid salve into clean, dry containers. Small tin or glass jars work well.
Cooling and Solidifying
- Allow the salve to cool and solidify at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Benefits of Calendula Salve
- Skin Healing: Calendula officinalis is renowned for its skin-soothing and healing properties.
- Anti-Inflammatory: The salve can help reduce inflammation and redness.
- Moisturizing: Olea europaea (Olive) oil provides deep hydration to the skin.
- Protective Barrier: Cera alba (Beeswax) forms a protective barrier, aiding skin recovery.
Have fun!
Crafting your own Calendula Salve is a rewarding journey into herbal alchemy. Embrace the healing touch of nature with this botanical creation, knowing you’re providing your skin with the pure goodness of Calendula officinalis. Enjoy the nourishing benefits and share the herbal love!
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