Marigold is a beloved skin care herb among us herbalists. Making your own marigold ointment is not difficult. It makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one. You can make marigold ointment with both dried and fresh herbs.
Ingredients :
Marigold, about 2 dl (dried or fresh)
1/2 liter of olive oil or rapeseed oil
100 g beeswax
Do this:
Let the marigold simmer in the oil in a water bath. After about 30 minutes, strain the flowers through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. It may be a good idea to strain a few times to remove all plant material. Try to get as much oil out as possible with a spoon.
Pour the oil into a bowl in a water bath and add finely ground beeswax. Stir gently and slowly so that the beeswax and oil mix well. Let cool while stirring.
Pour into jars before the ointment becomes too stiff and thick.
Tip: I sometimes use a glass jar to keep in the water bath. I find it easiest to clean. Don't forget to clean the jars before use. If I have the energy, I submerge the jars in boiling water for a couple of minutes to sterilize them.
Whole marigold or petals
I am a fan of whole, fresh flowers. I pinch off the fresh flowers, which are fragrant and sticky. Using a knife, I divide the flowers before putting them in the water bath. In other words, I prefer to use the whole flower and not just the petals. But you can also make an ointment from just the petals. Dried marigolds are often sold in the form of petals only.
Use
For me, the marigold comes with the power of the sun and surrounds me with a protective sphere. It gives my skin care and warmth. But the marigold also creates a protective layer and allows me to stand in my own center. I often use marigold oil and am just as happy and grateful every time I return to it and make it my routine .
Calendula ointment is thicker in consistency than calendula oil. I think it's great for lubricating lips and elbows. I use it for eyebrows and for deeper wrinkles. Then I lubricate the wrinkles in the evening at bedtime. And sometimes I lubricate my feet heavily with calendula ointment and put on socks overnight for an extra treat.
Which oil is best for calendula ointment?
I like the feel of olive oil, but also jojoba oil. The most important thing for me is that the oil doesn't have too strong a scent, so that the scent takes over and becomes too prominent when I rub it on the skin. Many people also use sesame oil or almond oil. Use the oil that you like best.
How long does Calendula ointment last?
I usually store my ointments in the fridge. The shelf life is about 1 year.
On the Örtfabriken blog you will find a variety of recipes and lots of inspiration for an herbal everyday life. Perhaps you would rather make a Marigold Oil? You can find the recipe here.
