How to make burdock oil at home?

Burdock oil is obtained from the root of burdock or, as it is also called, burdock. The product is extremely popular and can be found in any drug store or cosmetic supermarket.

But homemade oil is much more valuable. You will be 100% sure of its naturalness, plus all this product contains more useful components.

To make burdock oil at home, you need burdock root and an oil base.

As for the root, it can be dry or fresh. The underground part of the plant, collected in the periods from April to May and from August to November, is suitable for the production of an oily liquid. That is, in those months when the plant does not bloom, and all the nutrients are concentrated at the root.

Use large, fleshy roots, 3 to 5 cm thick. It is important to collect them from a young plant, as it is more juicy and rich in valuable elements, unlike two-year-olds.

If you plan to prepare a product from fresh root, then know that it should be used immediately after harvest. It is not recommended to store it for a long time.

After you have collected the raw materials, prepare them for cooking:

• take the root and select the fleshy part from it;
• remove leaves and shoots;
• rinse the root thoroughly with water using a brush to remove soil and other contaminants;
• let it dry;
• cut off the decayed, tainted parts.

The dry root is stored for a long time, but it is harvested in advance.To properly dry the burdock root, take the cleaned, prepared raw material, cut it lengthwise into several parts, spread it on a cloth that allows air to pass through well. You can hang the roots.

Dry raw materials in a dry and warm place, near a battery or oven. Or place it directly in an oven preheated to 45 °. It is also allowed to use electric dryers. If the root is dried properly, it will break easily. This product has a light pleasant aroma, and the taste is slightly sweet. Store it for 2 to 3 years in a dry, tightly closed container.

But if you still prefer to use the fresh root at any time, freeze it. To do this, put the crushed raw materials in hermetically sealed bags and place them in the freezer. The roots must first go through all the cleaning steps.

You need to defrost such a product using the natural method, without pouring water. This will prevent the destruction of important elements.

Olive, sunflower, sesame, almond and other cosmetic oils are used as an oil base.

As for the manufactured product, it uses mineral oil. It is an oil refining product, but it is harmless to the body. Among its beneficial qualities, hydration of the dermis is distinguished. It does not carry other valuable properties in itself, unlike natural oils.

Making burdock oil at home is not difficult.

To prepare burdock oil, you need dry root and oil. to your taste in a ratio of 1: 2, respectively:

• the root is crushed to a size of 5 mm;
• in a glass container, the crushed root is poured with oil;
• close tightly and insist in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking it slightly every day;
• after the expiration of the period, the agent must be filtered.

From a fresh root:

• 3 tbsp. l. chopped root, pour 1 glass of oil;
• mix thoroughly and leave for 24 hours;
• then boil for 30 minutes over low heat;
• cool and drain.

In addition to the main ingredients, to obtain burdock use additional components:

• dried burdock root - 200 g;
• base oil - 200 ml;
• essential oil (cloves, bergamot) - 2-3 drops.

Chop the root and add oil. Hold in a water bath for 50 minutes, and then put in a dark place for 8 days. Strain before use.

Burdock leaves are also suitable for obtaining burdock. To do this, they are thoroughly crushed, preferably with a blender, and poured with oil: 200 ml of liquid requires 100 g of leaves. The mixture is infused for 2 days. Then wring out and boil for 25 minutes over low heat. They are filtering.

Pour the finished oil into a glass vessel with a tight lid. Store it in a cool and dark place for no more than a year. An indicator of a low-quality product is a change in smell and the appearance of bitterness.

For another recipe for making burdock oil, see below.

The effectiveness of the oil is ensured by its composition. It contains many vitamins: A, E, C, PP. Organic acids include oleic, linoleic, ricinoleic, palmitic and stearic acids. Minerals are represented by iron, zinc and manganese. Burdock oil also contains flavanoids, inulin and protein compounds.

This rich nutritional profile enables the product to exhibit a variety of medicinal properties. First of all, burdock oil is used to restore hair.

It strengthens the hair follicles and prevents hair loss. Strengthens blood circulation in the affected area and intensifies hair growth. In addition, it restores the hair structure, promotes the synthesis of epidermal cells. Well nourishes and moisturizes curls.

Thanks to this effect, the oil allows you to cope with many problems. It increases the thickness of the hairline, helps to get rid of split ends. Makes curly hair more manageable by giving it the right direction.

The oil product prevents premature gray hair, eliminates dandruff and protects against hair loss. Perfectly restores hair after exposure to dyes, thermal damage, wind and salt water.

The oil is used to activate the growth of eyelashes. By adding the product to cosmetics for hands, face and body, it thoroughly moisturizes the skin and relieves dryness and flaking.

To improve the quality of your eyelashes, apply burdock to their growth area. To do this, use a brush, you can take it from the old mascara. Be careful not to get any liquid in your eyes.

For hair, oil is recommended to be applied no more than 2 times every 7 days for a month and a half. After that, you should pause.

To keep your hair strong, thick and silky, follow some rules for applying burdock oil product.

If you are using the product in its pure form, distribute it over the entire length of dry or slightly damp hair. To do this, massage the product into the roots, and then go below. Use slightly warmed oil. Leave it on for 1 hour and put a shower cap or greenhouse bag over your hair. Then wash it off.

To rinse off the oil properly, apply the shampoo to dry hair. Lather it up and wash it off. You may need to repeat the procedure several times to completely remove the oily plaque. To get rid of dandruff, the product is rubbed into the scalp.

To improve the condition of your hair and skin, various variations of the use of burdock oil have been invented.

1. Mask for the face. Combine 5 g of chopped parsley leaves, 10 ml of aloe juice, 3-5 drops of oil. Put the mixture on your face, soak for half an hour, rinse.
2. Mask against oily hair. 1 tbsp. spoon of oil + 1/4 part of grapefruit pulp + 5 drops of lemon oil + 10 drops of grape seed oil. The resulting mass should be massaged into the scalp, washed off with shampoo after half an hour.
3. Mask against excessive hair loss. About 30 g of warm oil is combined with red pepper (at the tip of a teaspoon). Rubbed into the hair growth area, put on a bag. The composition is kept for up to half an hour, but if you feel an active burning sensation, wash it off earlier. Thanks to the pepper component, the blood circulation of the scalp increases and the restoration of its cells.
4. For the beauty and health of hair. In the heated oil (1 tbsp. Spoon) add vitamins A and E, 5 ml each. Apply to hair. After 1 hour, wash off.

Almost all procedures with burdock oil require the use of a warm product. To heat it up properly, you can put the required amount in a bowl and put it on fire, literally for a couple of seconds. Its temperature should not be higher than 40 ° C.

Another heating method is a water bath. Take 2 containers: one larger, the other smaller. Pour water into a large one and bring to a boil, then reduce heat. But the liquid should continue to bubble slightly.

Place the required amount of butter in a smaller container and place it in a large bowl. The oil will heat up gradually and evenly.