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Marigold / Calendula officinalis - Marigold Tincture - Marigold Flowers Tea
Latin name:
Calendula officinalis
Marigold Tincture - Marigold Flowers Tea
This beautiful radiant orange yellow botanical oil has many uses. Calendula or Marigold oil as it is sometimes called is a macerated oil. This means that the plant matter is infused in a base oil, then removed, leaving the active phytochemicals of the plant in the base oil. It is traditionally used as a skin healer treating damaged sore and chapped skin.
The flowers make an excellent tea which is soothing and anti-fungal.
BLENDS WELL WITH:
Carrier oil:
Other carrier oils and essential oils.
Flowers:
Peppermint, Lemon Verbena, Pau D'arco & Chamomile.
Calendula / Marigold oil Preparations: Calendula / Marigold oil, Calendula / Marigold flowers for tea, Calendula / Marigold tincture.
Calendula / Marigold oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 10% Calendula oil to a 90% ratio of a lighter carrier oil such as Sweet Almond, Grapeseed or Wheatgerm oil. Use 30ml of this blend for a full body massage. It can be applied directly to a troubled skin area.
To make Calendula tea:
1 teaspoon of flowers to 1 cup of hot water.
Contraindications of Calendula / Marigold oil : None Known.
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