Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Infused in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part used: Flowers
Standardization: 10.11% dry herb/L of oil
Common Uses: Calendula has long been recognized for use homoeopathic preparations in order to restore health. It is said to have antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties, and has been proven to aid in wound healing. Combined with olive oil, it becomes an excellent salve even for serious burns, bruises, cuts and diaper rash.
Calendula oil is used in preparations for creams, ointments, tinctures, cosmetics, shampoo and baby wipes. It has soothing and skin softening properties, and is considered a good choice when preparing a massage oil blend with other carrier and essential oils.
Usage: Tinctures: 1:10 dried flower prepared with 70% ethanol Creams & Ointments: Max of 15% arnica oil Compresses: Tincture diluted 3 - 10 times with water Poultices: Tincture diluted 3 - 10 times with water
Cautions: None Known.
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Submited By: Louis from Faison, North Carolina on 01/10/2009 Rating:
WOW..is one of the few things I can say about this oil,,,my baby had a really bad diaper rash I made a balm for her bum and by the next morning it was gone!! great work NDA I will be reordering this one for sure...it's a must have.
Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 02/15/2007 Rating:
This is my little miracle! So good in after bath oil or even for rough, itchy patches. Soothed my eczema, and leaves my skin looking younger than any commercially made cream on the market! This is one that I will never be without.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 01/23/2007 Rating:
So happy this product came today - great on psoriasis and other skin conditions and has a lovely smell!
Submited By: Azalia from Sudbury, Ontario on 08/27/2006 Rating:
one of the most common healing oil! add into ur skin care for matural and chopped skin. mother natur healing power!
Submited By: shirleen from markham, Ontario on 10/27/2006 Rating:
I use this oil on chapped skin or in a baby cream, works well for healing inflamed skin.