Sonunda aynısefa çiçekleri hazır. Ben de bir yıl boyunca kullanacağım aynisafa yağını hazırlayayim o vakit.
Papatyagillerden aynısefa’nın Latince adı ‘Calendula officinalis’tir. Tohum bağlayan çiçeklerin uygun şekilde koparılmasından sonra bitkinin yeniden çiçek vermesinden dolayı, bu bitkiye Latince ayın ilk günü anlamına gelen Calendula ismi verilmiştir. Yağmur göstergesi olarak bilinirmiş. Eğer sabahları saat 7’den sonra da çiçekleri kapalı kalmayı sürdürürse o gün yağmur yağacak demekmiş.
Aynisafa yağının faydaları:
Geleneksel olarak karın ağrıları ve kabızlık sorununda kullanılır. Yağın enflamasyon ve bakteri oluşumunu önleyen özelliklerinden cilt de istifade eder.
Diğer faydaları da şunlardır:
Cilt kuruluğu ve çatlama– Kuru cildi çok güzel nemlendirir, ciltteki kuruma nedeniyle oluşan çatlakligi yumuşatır ve acıyı dindirir.
Enflamasyon – Kas zedelenmesinde; anti-enflamatuar etkisi ile iyileşmeyi hızlandırır. Varis ve bacak ülseri tedavisinde de kullanılır.
Bebeklerde – Bebeklerde bebek bezi pişik önlemede, küçük kesik ve yaralarda kullanılabilir.
Yaralarda – Antiseptik ve antimikrobiyal etkisi yaraların hızlı iyileşmesini sağlar.
Cilt problemleri – sinek böcek ısırmalari, egzama, psoriasis, dermatit ve diğer tüm cilt problemlerinde yatıştırıcı olarak kullanılır. Mantara karşı da etkilidir.
Nasıl yapılır?
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Gerekli malzemeler
Aynisafa çiçeği
Zeytinyağı
Temiz kapaklıkavanoz
Hassas taç yaprakları yaşatmak ve zarar görmesini önlemek için soğuk infuse metodu uyguladım. O yüzden sıcak sagaltim metoduna hiç deginmeyeceğim.
Taç yapraklarını kavanoza doldurup üstüne saf soğuk sıkım zeytinyağı doldurdum.
4 hafta kapalı kavanoz güneşte duracak.
Ev ahalisinin kaşıntı, kuruluk, cilt yanığı ve varisi için kullanmak niyetindeyim.
Ne zaman kullanılmaz?
Hamile ya da emziren anneler kullanmasın. Ağızdan alımı düşüge neden olabilir. Cilde de kullanmayın.
Önce küçük bir bölgeye alerjik tepkime oluyor mu test edin.
Yan etkileri
Hamilelik, emzirme, ameliyat öncesi kullanmayın. Onun dışında bir yan etkisi neredeyse yok. Yine de kullanmadan önce bir fitoterapist ya da doktora danışın.
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Benefits of Calendula Oil
Calendula oil is traditionally used for abdominal cramps and constipation.11 It’s your skin that will receive a good bulk of the benefits, thanks to the oil’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and related properties. Here are some of the promoted benefits of this oil:12
Skin dryness or chapping – Calendula oil is a great moisturizer for dry skin and for severely chapped or split skin. It soothes the area and reduces the pain.Inflammation – It works well on swelling sprained muscles or bruises; its anti-inflammatory action helps lessen swelling from injury. Calendula oil also helps treat spider veins, varicose veins, leg ulcers, and chilblains.Baby care – The oil helps relief diaper rashes, which can extremely irritate an infant.Minor cuts and wounds – The antiseptic and antimicrobial action of the oil help speed up healing of wounds and minor cuts, and also benefit insect bites, acne, and bed sores.Skin issues – Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and other skin problems can be soothed using calendula oil, applied topically. Calendula oil’s antifungal action is also great for treating athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch.
How to Make Calendula Oil
Calendula oil is extracted by steam distillation.13 There is almost no way to obtain 100 percent pure calendula essential oil, so this makes calendula essential oil an infusion and not a pure extract.14 In order to get the oil from the flower, the petals are steeped in oil, preferably olive oil. The oil left over when distillation is done is calendula oil, which should be a golden orange color.
You can create homemade calendula oil using the following instructions from Keeper of the Home.15
What you will need:
Dried calendula petals
Carrier oil (olive oil, almond oil, or sunflower oil are some great options)
A clean glass jar with a lid
There are two methods to infuse the oil:
Cold infusion method – This is the usually preferred techniques because it protects the delicate calendula from heat damage.Put your desired amount of dried calendula petals in a clean, dry glass jar.Fill the jar with your carrier oil of choice to cover the petals by an inch.Put in a sunny place to infuse for four weeks.Drain the petals from the oil and store the oil in a container with a lid for up to one year.Hot infusion method – This method is much quicker than the cold infusion method but won’t have the same strength because of the presence of heat.Put your desired amount of dried calendula petals in a clean, dry glass jar.Fill the jar with your carrier oil of choice to cover the petals by an inch.Dump the entire contents of the jar (the petals and the oil) in a small saucepan or slow cookers. Heat on low for four hours, stirring occasionally.Let cool. Drain the petals from the oil and store the oil in a container with a lid for up to one year.
You can use the homemade calendula oil as an after-bath body oil, salve,16 baby oil, lotion,17 or home remedy for dry skin, inflamed areas, or rashes.
How Does Calendula Oil Work?
Calendula oil is used in various products, oftentimes as a great base for lotions, salves, creams, several natural cosmetics and personal care products, and herbal ointments. It also very commonly works as a base oil in aromatherapy. Furthermore, you can use calendula oil in an all-natural herbal hair color recipe.18
You can create an infused oil by filling a jar with the dried flowers, which you cover with a carrier oil.19 You can get more out of these flowers by macerating the mixture in a blender. Leave it infused for two weeks or more to extract the flowers’ beneficial properties. When ready to use, filter the oil through cheesecloth, and use it directly in a balm or as part of a homemade cream or lotion.
Is Calendula Oil Safe?
Calendula oil is generally safe for use, but I advise you to heed the following safety guidelines and considerations:20
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should generally avoid using calendula oil. Do not take calendula by mouth, as there is a concern that it might cause a miscarriage. Avoid topical use as well.An allergic reaction may occur in individuals who are sensitivity to ragweed and related plants, such as marigolds, chrysanthemums, and daisies. Before using calendula oil, check with your doctor if you have allergies.Combined with medications used during and after surgery, calendula use might cause too much drowsiness and should be stopped at least two weeks before surgery.
Side Effects of Calendula Oil
If you are not pregnant, nursing, allergic, or about to undergo surgery, you can use calendula oil with likely no side effect. It is best, however, to consult your healthcare provider, especially for therapeutic use.