I have previously written about the properties of marigold and included an acne lotion recipe from James Wong (from his TV series Grow Your Own Medicines). For the lotion, Wong used marigold, lavender and geranium extract, which he thickened with vegetarian gelatin.
This summer I decided to test Wong's recipe with a few modifications.
Here is my recipe:
Harvest 12 fresh marigold flower heads, equal quantity
of fresh oregano flowers, and equal quantity of chopped scented geranium
leaves (any scented geranium will do). Cover with 250 milliliters of boiling water, steep for 10 minutes.
Blend the mixture, strain, add a few drops of tea tree essential oil and 5
Tbsp. of vodka. The lotion will be kept in the refrigerator for maximum of six weeks.
I did not add gelatin to the lotion; I may try using arrowroot instead, and let you know if it works.The substitution of oregano for lavender flowers should not affect the potency, as oregano itself has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
I did not add gelatin to the lotion; I may try using arrowroot instead, and let you know if it works.The substitution of oregano for lavender flowers should not affect the potency, as oregano itself has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
My daughter and I just started using the lotion. In six weeks we will know if there is any effect.
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