Re: marigold oil

[Guest guest]

I have serious doubts about using Marigold petals. I'm betting that Calendula petals are intended, instead. Calendula is sometimes called "pot marigold." That might be the confusion. Marigold petals are sure to stink, even with the sweet almond oil (and yes, use SWEET almond oil, NOT BITTER almond oil). I would suggest amending this formula to read

1 cup Calendula petals

1 cup Sweet Almond oil

Lou

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I just received this from the Health Ranger. I think I might try this. Does it sound reasonable or worth the effort to some of you "hardcore" herbalists?

Marigold Oil for Dry Skin1 cup marigold petals1 cup almond oilThis simple recipe is wonderful for dry skin if added to bathwater and can also be used when massaging dry hands and feet.Place marigold petals in a glass jar, pour almond oil onto the petals and seal the jar. Stand in a warm place for three weeks, shaking the jar each day. Heat the oil and petals in a small saucepan on a medium heat until petals become crisp. Strain through wire strainer lined with muslin or a clean cloth, discard petals, decant into bottles and seal.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Try drying them first, they dry nicely in small paper bags.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

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Thanks . I'm just wondering how the petals get crisp in all that oil. Seems it would have to be pretty hot to deep fry them!

Shari

[Guest guest]

Yes, marigold smells at times, but I have some lovely marigold ointment a friend made with lavender scent that is fine smelling. The almond oil will neutralize the smell I think.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- Re: marigold oil

I have serious doubts about using Marigold petals. I'm betting that Calendula petals are intended, instead. Calendula is sometimes called "pot marigold." That might be the confusion. Marigold petals are sure to stink, even with the sweet almond oil (and yes, use SWEET almond oil, NOT BITTER almond oil). I would suggest amending this formula to read

1 cup Calendula petals

1 cup Sweet Almond oil

Lou

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I just received this from the Health Ranger. I think I might try this. Does it sound reasonable or worth the effort to some of you "hardcore" herbalists?

Marigold Oil for Dry Skin1 cup marigold petals1 cup almond oilThis simple recipe is wonderful for dry skin if added to bathwater and can also be used when massaging dry hands and feet.Place marigold petals in a glass jar, pour almond oil onto the petals and seal the jar. Stand in a warm place for three weeks, shaking the jar each day. Heat the oil and petals in a small saucepan on a medium heat until petals become crisp. Strain through wire strainer lined with muslin or a clean cloth, discard petals, decant into bottles and seal.

Shari