Many people know about the medicinal properties of celandine juice, which is used in the home in pure form or made from it tinctures. But in pharmacies, you can also buy oil made from this plant.
Composition and properties of oil from celandine
The composition of the celandine oil is very similar to its juice:
- alkaloids;
- vitamin C;
- carotene;
- saponins and flavonoids;
- organic acids (malic, citric and amber);
- bitterness and resinous substances.
The difference is that among the alkaloids it is dominated by chelidonin and sanguinarine. Both have analgesic effect, and the second - also affects the digestive system.
These components cause the fact that this oil has such actions:
- antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral;
- anti-inflammatory;
- anesthetizing;
- wound-healing;
- cleansing;
- anti-allergic.
Based on the main properties of the drug, it is recommended to use in the treatment of skin problems or diseases.
Indications for the use of celandine oil
Since the plant itself reveals its name for the purpose of its use, the oil of celandine is most often used from skin cover problems:
- papillomas;
- pigmented spots ;
- calluses;
- acne;
- irritations;
- various dermatitis and other diseases.
Cosmetologists very often recommend using celandine oil for permanent care of fading or problematic skin, because it perfectly improves the elasticity of the upper layer of the epithelium, thus preventing the appearance of wrinkles.
In addition to skin care, celandine oil can also be used for hair. It helps to get rid of dandruff, cure seborrhea or reduce the fatiness of the scalp.
Also, they can treat gynecological problems (erosion of the cervix, vaginitis, whiteness) and dental - periodontal disease, gingivitis or stomatitis. Thanks to its antibacterial action, the oil of celandine effectively helps in the treatment of nail fungus.
Such oil can be bought in pharmacies, or made independently.
How to make butter from celandine at home?
To make the butter from the herb clean, you will need:
- himself a celandine;
- Unrefined cosmetic oil, for example, apricot or almond oil;
- a wide bowl with a lid;
- Glass bottle.
The process of cooking oil can be divided into stages:
- Collection of material. It is carried out only during the flowering period of the plant. The whole upper part of the celandine is cut off. It is better to choose those bushes that grow in the shade and away from the roadway.
- Drying. Dry the cut tops in a shaded place, always well ventilated. It is necessary to wait for a good drying, you can check it by the way the celandine leaves it to pieces, if it is easy, then the plant is ready.
- The fill. In the prepared bowl, add the grass and pour hot oil on a hot water bath. The liquid level should cover the entire celandine by 2-3 cm.
- Infusion. Closed tightly with a lid bowl set in a dark place to cool, and then rearrange in a cool (and preferably in
cold) room without light. Capacity there should be 7 days. - Cleaning. Constant grass squeeze and filter into glass dishes, add vegetable (preferably olive) oil volume equal to the received. This product should be stored in a dark and dry place.
Due to the fact that the celandine oil has a lower concentration of active ingredients, it acts more gently, so any woman, even with very sensitive skin, can use it if necessary. And since such a tool is stored much longer at home, it can be used at any time of the year.