Marigold/Calendula CO2

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(Calendula officinalis)
Traditionally used to support healthy veins and digestion and to soothe minor skin issues.

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Marigold / Calendula CO2
Calendula officinalis

Plant Origin: Egypt
Method: CO2 from pot marigold flowers
Cultivation: Grown using organic methods but not certified
Aroma: Musky, earthy (the aroma is not appealing to most)
Color: Yellow/Orange
Note (Evaporation Rate): Base

Sample of Key Constituents
alpha-Cadinol 20.09%
Nerolidol 8.14%
Eudesmols 7.83%
10-epi-Cubenol 7.26%
delta-Cadinene 5.30%
T-Cadinol 3.21%
alpha-Patchoulene 2.93%

Marigold/Calendula CO2 is thick and can be challenging to work with!

Mark Webb has noted that in his experience, Calendula CO2 gives at least, if not equal, results as Calendula infused oil, and you have more consistency in the final product. It is a wonderful choice for salves and balms.

It is difficult to get 100% pure Calendula essential oil, but by using the CO2 extraction process, we are pleased to be able to offer this wonderful oil. Calendula CO2 (Marigold) is a deep yellow/orange, viscous (thick) and has a waxy consistency that is semi-solid at room temperature. It may appear solid in the bottle and is difficult to work with. To help liquify the extract, gently warm the bottle. Suspending the Marigold/Calendula CO2 in a carrier oil will make it easier to pour. It is helpful to warm both the CO2 and the carrier and add just a little bit of carrier to the desired amount of the CO2. You can gradually increase the carrier as the CO2 softens and absorbs it. Some suggest using 1 part Marigold/Calendula to 9 parts carrier oil (10%), while we've found 1-3% to be adequate. Consider using a pipette to remove the CO2 from the bottle. We offer both glass pipettes with rubber bulbs and disposable pipettes. For more information about the CO2 process, see bottom of page.

Warm Rice Method
Depending on the size of your bottle, warm enough rice on the stovetop to emcompass the bottle, or for about a minute in a microwave. A cup of rice is usually enough; use more if you have a larger bottle. Stir the rice to distribute the heat evenly. I wrap a cloth around the aromatic bottle and set it into the warm rice. I leave it in the warm rice until the rice heats the essential oil and it becomes pourable.

Warm Water Bath
First, place the oil bottle into a bowl (a glass baby food jar is perfect) and set in a pan of warm water (or double boiler) with enough warm water to affect the temperature of the oil. Avoid any possibility of allowing the water to get into the bottle. (I put my bottle in a ziplock bag and make sure it is standing upright.) Allow it to warm for about 15-20 minutes, replacing the water as needed if it evaporates. Continue warming until you get the oil at the right consistency to work with. Different oils take varying amounts of time to liquify, and this somewhat depends also on how solid they are and their ability to soften. You may also want to use a pipette to help dispense.

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issues: No known contraindications

Therapeutic Uses
Marigold CO2 extract may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Abrasions
Antioxidant
Astringent
Bruising
Burns, minor
Chapping
Childbirth, encourages stretching (avoid episiotomy)
Coughs
Diaper rash
Eczema
Eyes, sore
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Insect bites, stings
Itching
Jaundice
Lactation, cracked, sore
Measles
Mouth sores
Mucus
Parasites
Psoriasis
Rashes, minor diaper
Soreness
Skin, bruising, irritation, wounds
Skin tissue repair
Skin, rough
Small pox
Snakebite wound
Stomach tonic
Sun damage
Surgical incision (add a small amount to extra virgin olive oil)
Ulcers
Veins, spider, varicose
Venous congestion, inflammation
Wounds

Hopewell Essential Oil blends with Marigold:
Fire Power
Sunshiny Day

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since Marigold does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Not suitable as a stand-alone oil to diffuse becuase of it's waxy consistency. If you desire to inhale it, consider using a personal Nasal Inhaler.

Internal: Marigold is suitable for internal use within safe parameters, if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Safety:
Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

What is CO2?
CO2 extracted oils are high quality oils extracted using carbon dioxide in liquid form, as the solvent. Carbon dioxide is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions, but under certain conditions of low temperature and high pressure, Carbon Dioxide can be forced to become a liquid. In the liquid phase CO2 it becomes a very safe and effective solvent that allows all the desirable active constituents of a plant to be collected without the risk of heat degradation. Once the desired extraction is complete, the extraction vessel is brought back to normal atmospheric conditions, and the CO2 rapidly converts back to a gas and dissipates, leaving behind a very high-quality aromatic product that is the true, unchanged essence of the plant and completely free of solvent! CO2 Selects are obtained at lower pressures and more closely compare to the volatility of essential oils since less of the heavier waxy materials are extracted. CO2 Totals are obtained at higher pressures to get out the volatiles along with the heavier molecules and plant waxes that would not be seen in essential oils. These will typically be thicker. CO2 extracted oils are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved.

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