Comments on: Homemade Calendula Oil

By: Shayne

Shayne — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:21:06 +0000

I use it to make soaps. Especially baby soap. Another name for Calendula is Marigold, so if you can't find Calendula try looking for Marigold instead ;)

By: DIY Organic Herbal Salve

DIY Organic Herbal Salve — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:41:00 +0000

[...] better, to avoid the possibility of an allergic reaction. Some excellent herbs for a baby salve are calendula, chamomile, and lavender.Our favorite resource for high quality, organic herbs is Mountain Rose [...]

By: How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally

How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:02:37 +0000

[...] Salve is simple to prepare, but needs to be done so in advance of receiving any bites or stings.Calendula contains soothing properties that will aid in healing most bug bites. It also has a myriad of other [...]

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:35:55 +0000

That's so interesting, Catherine. I've never heard of using calendula tea to color hair before. Good to know!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:33:17 +0000

Trust me, Erin. If I can grow calendula, so can you! ;) It is such an easy plant to grow!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:30:21 +0000

I hope you both try it! It really is so easy and it's GREAT to have on hand for all sorts of things :)

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:28:38 +0000

That sounds great, Kristen!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:27:31 +0000

It really just depends on how much oil you want to end up with. You can make as much or as little as you want all at once. So it's really up to you :)

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:25:53 +0000

Although I've never tried it myself, Priscilla, I'm sure that it would work just fine :)

By: Priscilla W

Priscilla W — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:38:17 +0000

Could I do the same process but used dried chamomile flowers instead?