Sunburn & skin rashes- calendula cream

Sunburn & skin rashes- calendula cream made from pot marigold flowers simple to make & keeps in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks. Use on inflamed skin or minor wounds, rashes & sunburn.

How to grow- sow seeds into small pots, using seed or soil based compost, in a frost free environment. When seedlings appear, move to a warm light position ( not where the sun may scorch the leaves). Once established, & with no threat of frost, pot up to plant out in the garden.

Recipe- 150gm emulsifying ointment available from chemist; 70 gm glycerol also available from chemists; 80 ml water;  75 gm whole pot marigold flowers, green parts removed. Melt emulsifying ointment in a ceramic bowl over a pan of simmering water. Add glycerol & water. It will solidify slightly; keep stirring until melted. Add flowers, stir well & simmer gently for 3 hours, checking periodically that the water does not boil dry. Strain mixture while hot through a jelly bag or tea towel into a jug, then stir constantly while cooling to prevent separation. Once set, spoon into dark glass jars, seal & label.