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Dried calendula flowers with ointment
This smooth, velvety ointment is specifically formulated to treat psoriasis,
but is healing to dry, chapped skin as well. Calendula flowers impart a deep
golden
tint to the pale yellow colored safflower oil along with extra antibacterial
and
healing properties. Turmeric is especially valued in Ayurvedic skin care.
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| Cautions:
Turmeric oil can cause some staining to skin. |
| Ingredients:
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Calendula * Safflower Oil * Turmeric *
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Recipe Instructions:
Balms/Salves
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- Make the base oil by infusing dried
calendula flowers in safflower oil for 2 weeks.
- Heat the oil and wax together in a double boiler, or heatproof Pyrex measuring
cup in a water bath, until the wax is completely melted.
- Pour into clean glass jar
- Add turmeric oil while still warm, but not set.
- Add a few drops of essential oil for scent (optional)
- Cap and store. Its ready to use.
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Tags and Uses for this Remedy
- Eczema :Eczema, or dermatitis, is characterized by dry, hot, itchy skin that can become
raw and bleeding in severe cases
- Psoriasis : Unlike skin conditions that are the result of external causes, psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder, and runs in families (like
it does in mine).
- Salve :Home recipes for healing balms and salves for your home herbalist first aid kit. Blister balms, cold sores, cuts, scrapes, rashes, sunburn, good for almost any skin irritations.
- Skin Care :Natural, organic skin care remedies do a better job of protecting and healing skin than store bought cosmetics.
- Summer :Summer remedies - the best herbal ice teas to cool down summers heat- plus gardening tips, fresh herbs for grilling - insect bites and summer skin care.
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