How to Make Simple Calendula Salve with Morag Gamble, Our Permaculture Life

How to Make your own Calendula salve simply and quickly - 4 ingredients, 3 steps. Morag Gamble of Our Permaculture Life (www.our-permaculture-life.blogspot.com) shows how to make this natural first aid and skin healing salve.
Use Calendula Salve to:
- soothe insect bites
- heal cuts and bruises
- smooth rough elbows and knees
- soften chapped lips
- soothe rashes, including nappy rash
- heal minor burns, including sunburn
- ease eczema and psoriasis
This recipe is safe for the whole family. Every ingredient recommended is natural and edible. What you put on your skin, should be good enough to eat!
This is part 3 of Morag's series about Calendula. The first 2 parts are:
Part 1: Calendula: How to Grow and Use ( • Calendula Part 1: How ... )
Part 2: Make Calendula Oil: for skin, healing and eating ( • Make Calendula Flower ... )
For more information about permaculture, plants and simple living, visit Morag's blogourpermaculturelife.com and subscribe the KZread channel.
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  • @fr7jjswroutsfhiiyr782
    @fr7jjswroutsfhiiyr7823 жыл бұрын

    Recipe: 1/2 Cup Calendula Oil, 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, 1/4 Cup grated Bees Wax, 2 Tap Cacao Butter.

  • @MatoNupai
    @MatoNupai2 жыл бұрын

    She’s telling you the truth about calendula. I made calendula salve way back in the 1990s. I saw that stuff heal everything from diaper rash to bedsores. I made the calendula into a glycerin tincture and added the tincture into petroleum jelly and stir with a toothpick or novelty ice cream stick

  • @kathytukavkin2522

    @kathytukavkin2522

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its true! I swear by this plant for healing. Half my face was ripped off in an accident and this plant healed my face like it almost never happened. I would NEVER have believed it if I didn't do it myself.

  • @nowirehangers2815

    @nowirehangers2815

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s clever!

  • @tere11
    @tere114 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Morag.

  • @michaelhalkusis3554
    @michaelhalkusis35544 жыл бұрын

    excellent! Thank You!!

  • @pamelanelson6902
    @pamelanelson69024 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you. Happy I found you.

  • @leonorealaniz3613
    @leonorealaniz3613 Жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing this.

  • @JWHealing
    @JWHealing11 ай бұрын

    THANKS for making it so clear and simple!

  • @jenniferapiary
    @jenniferapiary5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @happy2cya70
    @happy2cya70 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this video series! Yesterday I made the salve and LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    8 ай бұрын

    Get creative with all kinds of ingredients too!

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher46046 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial

  • @shahanasfareed4829
    @shahanasfareed48293 жыл бұрын

    Thank you,mam for shating the wonderful,medicine

  • @satokomomo2278
    @satokomomo22784 жыл бұрын

    You are so lucky you have Tusk frog in your yard. i can hear the call very well.

  • @debbieburke9840
    @debbieburke98406 жыл бұрын

    I love all of your videos!

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debbie!

  • @emiliaatanassova6648
    @emiliaatanassova66486 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Morag, for the great recipe!

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Emilia!

  • @donnagaudette4145
    @donnagaudette41453 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to make oils and salve.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with that.

  • @heathercreed8958
    @heathercreed89582 жыл бұрын

    So good Morag, you make it easy to understand.I have made a balm using these instructions, of hemp & comfrey infused sweet almond oils, adding a couple drops frankinsence & lavender oils, using beeswax from my neighbour’s hive which still had honey in it, smell8ng delicious.I'm next making Calendula oil simply & plainly without any extra additives, for my daughter in law to use as nappy cream. Thank you so much, you are lovely. 🌼

  • @heathercreed8958

    @heathercreed8958

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just now made your Calendula salve Morag, with just the ingredients you used, (I did infuse my dried Calendula flowers in sweet almond oil though) I'm so happy, it’s so nice! Some will go to my daughters for themselves & their children, & to my daughter in law, for herself & her baby. Thank you so much! 😊 💛🌼

  • @sarahrukaj4356
    @sarahrukaj43564 жыл бұрын

    So thank you. I have been learning about herbalism and plant uses for a long time. Cold infusion, I will now look into deeper. I didn't think "wet" plant material could go into oils, assuming it would spoil.

  • @I_know_it_I_sew_it_I_grow_it
    @I_know_it_I_sew_it_I_grow_it6 жыл бұрын

    Ultra-smooth, smoothie! Ha ha ha!

  • @tanjamartins5641
    @tanjamartins56416 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooooo much Morag. I grew Calendula this summer, but only because I found them beautiful. I had no idea how useful they were. And next year I will absolutly do this. Many, many thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @TheSunRiseKid
    @TheSunRiseKid2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I’ve been following you for quite some time but have not seen this video yet. I’m going to make some salve today with plantain oil I made😊🌱 have a great day and God bless!

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @TheSunRiseKid

    @TheSunRiseKid

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife 😊🌱

  • @lanetower3411
    @lanetower34112 жыл бұрын

    If you like to experiment, you can make small batches in the microwave on half power. Use a Pyrex custard cup and do it half power in 20 second increments. Stir with a chopstick in between. Then pour in an old jar.

  • @opheliabells
    @opheliabells5 жыл бұрын

    hello, i'm going to be making this in a bit using hemp oil instead of coconut oil also plan on adding maybe a tbsp of cottonwood bud oil that i have infused. I grew Calendula this summer specifically to make myself face salve so was happy to find this I might also add that tsp of shea butter since I want it a bit softer and i don't have cocoa butter . If it goes well i'll be back to let you know.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh fabulous - I'd love to hear!

  • @samgovars9544
    @samgovars9544 Жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent salve. I use it on mpartner and i, horses dogs and cat. But one question, how do you stop the sink holes in the middle when it is cooling? I find this happens all the time. I do add essential oils in mine too. Could this be the problem?

  • @shashb6519
    @shashb65192 жыл бұрын

    Is there anything I can do with the flowers after they are strained? Other than putting in the compost pile please?

  • @thevagabondsageinthewoods
    @thevagabondsageinthewoods4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video full of great info! I would personally not use fresh flowers as I feel they contain too much water for my purposes. I also dont use olive oil as it contains too much plant matter and can go rancid so easily. Seed oils have much less fleshy content. You can also use the “gelling” test to be sure you’ve got a good ratio of solids to oil by dropping a bit of the warm finished product onto a cold surface to be sure it will set up properly.

  • @carolreid2160

    @carolreid2160

    Жыл бұрын

    hello youtube doreen virtues tstimony...youube..:0)x

  • @thevagabondsageinthewoods

    @thevagabondsageinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carolreid2160 I don’t read much Doreen Virtue and your sentence doesn’t make sense.

  • @carolreid2160

    @carolreid2160

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thevagabondsageinthewoods doreen virtue,s testimony is on youtube after in 2017 she read and you may like to look up... deuteronomy 18:10-11 Godbless you...x..

  • @thevagabondsageinthewoods

    @thevagabondsageinthewoods

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carolreid2160 Uhhhhh….this video is about making herbal infusions and my comment is about making herbal infusions. I think you may be confused. I don’t care in the least what DV has to say or can figure out what you even mean.

  • @carolreid2160

    @carolreid2160

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you ..to clear up any confusion...its the mention of you being a witch in your tag...(and i spoke to you in private of a lady doreen virtues testimony that helps with the understanding of what God reveals..to us all in deuteronomy 18 :10-14..:0) Godbless you ..x@@thevagabondsageinthewoods

  • @kathytukavkin2522
    @kathytukavkin25222 жыл бұрын

    Is there any way I can use aloe Vera with the calendula for my skin?

  • @JH-cx1vx
    @JH-cx1vx2 жыл бұрын

    Could I use Shea butter with this?

  • @rhondaisert5177
    @rhondaisert51773 жыл бұрын

    I infused calendula flowers with grapeseed oil on aug 29 and strained it on Oct 7th 2020 my oil is a very nice shade of orange but I haven't seen anyone else's oil this color have I did something wrong?

  • @RomansVerses-
    @RomansVerses-6 жыл бұрын

    Calendula salve is wonderful for labial adhesions in babies and little girls.

  • @catey62
    @catey629 ай бұрын

    Hi Morag, I love the idea of trying to make this. can I ask where to get your little tins from that you put the balm you make in? Also, what are your thoughts on using a dehydrator to dry the flowers first to make sure there in no moisture in them at all?

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    9 ай бұрын

    do a little search for salve tins online and you will find lots of suppliers. Yes, dehydrators are a good idea too

  • @pamelawalker8815
    @pamelawalker8815 Жыл бұрын

    I'm using a plastic jar right now don't have a glass jar. I was thinking about using hemp oil, shea butter, Coconut oil to make my salve. I actually have my flowers soaking in olive oil in the sun on my window sill. Is these great ideas?

  • @randomvegan3561
    @randomvegan3561 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder what you could use in place of the beeswax....

  • @sharonjennings1282
    @sharonjennings1282 Жыл бұрын

    If I have quite a bit of calendula oil, say a quart, could I make that quantity all at once with the ratio that you gave of coconut oil and beeswax? I am selling some of this at market and using some as Christmas gifts so I’m just wondering if I could make the big batch all at once or if I need to make a smaller batches

  • @Mila-bb1jf
    @Mila-bb1jf Жыл бұрын

    Hello. I have Calendula roots in the fridge. Do you know if I can use roots to make a tincture or tea? Thank you.

  • @illbeback-24
    @illbeback-242 жыл бұрын

    Can I just use the coconut oil and liquid calendula ?

  • @gloriaslater8433
    @gloriaslater84334 жыл бұрын

    Are there written instructions somewhere? I want to share with someone who does not use the computer. Thanks for wonderful videos. I'm a follower of your blog as well.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    4 жыл бұрын

    ourpermaculturelife.com/3-easy-steps-to-make-natural-calendula-salve-just-4-ingredients/

  • @gloriaslater8433

    @gloriaslater8433

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife Thanks!!

  • @jeriwright3214
    @jeriwright32142 жыл бұрын

    Where can you get that plant?

  • @joycealphin5549
    @joycealphin554911 ай бұрын

    Can I add castor oil I stead of coconut oil?

  • @illbeback-24
    @illbeback-242 жыл бұрын

    I'm here to find how to use calendulas for a oil and salve ..yea its eatable? So the liquid extract on line I can take orally ? and make in oil ...haha good coconut oil I have I'm doing this because I have come across a couple videos that are suggesting the next pan dem ic is the Hemophiliac ...e b o y l a and this is to be on hand to use as a salve

  • @poodlepup1
    @poodlepup18 ай бұрын

    morning Morag... just wondering where you buy the metal containers for the lip balm please....I am in northern NSW....

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    8 ай бұрын

    Just google for a local supplier. There's a lot of places - and lots of sizes

  • @mrsc6917
    @mrsc69176 жыл бұрын

    Would I be able to substitute almond oil for the coconut?I'm allergic to coconut

  • @darlenesgardenandhome

    @darlenesgardenandhome

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can use grape seed oil too. Or almond oil.

  • @rachelaalbers
    @rachelaalbers6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Morag :) I have a question for you- What can I do with Salve I attempted to make but added far too much Beeswax? Because now its so solid and stiff that it's very difficult to scrap a tiny amount onto my finger to put on my skin. Great recipe thank you very much, I know what I will be making this for myself my family and friends.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    6 жыл бұрын

    gently remelt it and add some more oil - either coconut or calendula. When it sets it should be much smoother. You could also add a bit more of the cacao butter too.

  • @rachelaalbers

    @rachelaalbers

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your response Morag- I will use your suggestions to improve my salve. My biggest mistake was getting the recipe online from an American blog as they have different measurements in cooking.

  • @thomascamden5966
    @thomascamden59666 жыл бұрын

    I'm very curious. I really want to grow calendula. But how do i know what seeds to buy. The last ones I bought were marrigold seeds which don't look like calendula seeds I've seen before. Some people said they were the same thing. Are they healing properties the same or are they two different plants.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they are different plants. This one refers to Calenula officinalis. The other marigold often used in gardens is Tagetes spp. Both have beneficial properties, but different

  • @amiraabdelhakim9373
    @amiraabdelhakim93733 жыл бұрын

    What about validity ?

  • @allydavies6442
    @allydavies64425 жыл бұрын

    Hi Morag, is there a vegan alternative for the beeswax ingredient? I'm loving your permaculture Design Course by the way too! :)

  • @darkwolve

    @darkwolve

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure bees wax IS 'vegan'. Bees produce the wax but it's not exact FROM them. You're not using bee parts. Only the nectar they collect from flowers. And they collect waaaaaaay too much for themselves. That's why we can take what we do.

  • @mymom9466
    @mymom9466Ай бұрын

    Can the calendula oil be used on its own for skin healing? And wouldn’t it be better because it’s more concentrated?

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    Ай бұрын

    Sure thing.

  • @mgailqster
    @mgailqster5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for some awesome videos! If I wanted to just use Calendula Essential Oil, can you recommend a carrier oil to sub for the infused oil? I plan to plant calendula next year and try your recipe, then. In the meantime, I'll make your salve with the EO. Thanks so much!

  • @mollyrosen5402
    @mollyrosen54022 жыл бұрын

    Is there an alternative for the coconut oil?

  • @tatianaschoenfield9819

    @tatianaschoenfield9819

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe shea butter.

  • @marionbyrne4429
    @marionbyrne44295 жыл бұрын

    Can you warm it in the microwave?

  • @herballover1660

    @herballover1660

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nooooo

  • @prudencetaylor-smith742
    @prudencetaylor-smith74211 ай бұрын

    Just trying to clarify. She says cocoa butter but the script says Cacao Butter which is not sweet tasting at all

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Morag! I'm curious: is the coconut oil an essential ingredient? In other words, would a salve made up of 3/4 cup infused oil + 1/4 cup wax give good results? I imagine the coconut oil contributes to the texture.

  • @acebuggers2744

    @acebuggers2744

    6 жыл бұрын

    I believe the coconut oil is needed, if not using coconut oil, another type of oil in its place would be needed. Beeswax and olive oil would probably be too thick and sticky and may not even meld together properly without the coconut oil. Just my thoughts.

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you could simplify even further to these 2 ingredients. I add the coconut oil into this mix for its the texture, smell but mainly the antibacterial and antifungal properties it adds. If you prefer not to use it, you can still make a great salve with great consistency.

  • @danielleptc

    @danielleptc

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I'd forgotten about coconut oil's amazing properties! Given the specific healing purposes of this calendula salve, using it makes perfect sense, but I'll make a note that it's not an essential ingredient in salve-making. Thank you!

  • @darlenesgardenandhome

    @darlenesgardenandhome

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can make it with just the calendula infused oil (almond or grape seed works great)and bees wax.

  • @herballover1660
    @herballover16604 жыл бұрын

    So when you grate brown wax it becomes white?

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Herballover it does seem to change colour slightly when mixed with the coconut oil

  • @herballover1660

    @herballover1660

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife Ah so you mixed it with he coconutoil. Now it makes sense. Thank you from Belgium !

  • @nwright2126

    @nwright2126

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@herballover1660 mine stayed a yellowish colour .

  • @server1ok
    @server1ok2 жыл бұрын

    Alchemy 300. Herbalism 315 -_-

  • @emerlynch3294
    @emerlynch32942 жыл бұрын

    Can you use shea butter instead of Cocoa butter

  • @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    @MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes you can

  • @emerlynch3294

    @emerlynch3294

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife thank you

  • @lonceyswildcairns333
    @lonceyswildcairns333 Жыл бұрын

    don't be sorry and say not that I'm encouraging u to eat it, stuff em these corrupt authorities are running roughshod over just people like yourself cheers so much my friends at Rare Earth Oils make something similar