Phytofarm Medicinal Oils

These plant oils are for topical use for a variety of skin conditions. See the beautiful colours of the oils that comes through from each plant.

In the case of Hypericum which turns the oil bright red we recommend this for burn care, either sunburn, radiation or heat burns for ongoing healing, stretch mark care and pregnancy both as a tummy oil and perineum rub. Topically if used for burns the best results are when applied 24 hours directly after the burn {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26388268}.  Hypericum can also be used as a relief from shingles due to the effect of Hypericum on nerve pain. Its effects on cold sores are also known {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26388268}. Mothers who have had cesarean birth may use Hypericum oil topically to facilitate wound healing and studies show significantly lower pain and itch when using Hypericum ointment {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20064022}.

Calendula is also used for burn care due to the carotene’s present in the orange oil it helps protect and repair skin {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21491442}. Calendula is also a favourite to help relieve inflammation caused by mild eczema, or dermatitis {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15084618}. Calendula appears to work via an antioxidant mechanism when applied topically {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25266574}. Calendula is also a favourite for speeding the healing of wounds topically {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27426257}.

Chamomile is also used for mild dermatitis and eczema and is gentle on skin. This is a bright yellow oil due to the coumarins in the oil. Its effectiveness has been shown as relatively low concentrations {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20195063}

We also now have the options of Lavender which is a lovely liniment and relaxant, Kawakawa an excellent skin healer and Rosehips a beautiful anti-aging antioxidant for the skin.

These oils last a long time if stored correctly. In a pump bottle they are less likely to get oxidised but keep out of direct sunlight and use within 12 months of opening.

These products are made locally by our herbalist Valmai Becker at Phytofarm from wild harvested herbs or the herbs she grows on her organic herb farm. Valmai also takes medicine making workshops so visit her website if you would like to learn more www.phytofarm.co.nz