Herbal Salves
June 27, 2008
These are some of the more splendid ways to take advantage of the healing qualities of herbs and botanicals. A time saving topical application packed in a pocket size container; these can go with you everywhere.
Apply them liberally to the skin, and allow them to work their magic. Herbal salves are made from organic or wild harvested material, in solar infused herbal oil and in a base of natural beeswax.
No artificial ingredients, no synthetics, no petroleum products and certainly no perfumes. The best way to heal your skin is to avoid those nasties all together and stay with pure botanical ingredients. All of us here use them routinely for minor skin damage, burns, bruises, sprains, rashes, and much more.
Herbal salve is easy to make at home using infused oils and beeswax. The type of salve you are making will depend on the type of infused oil you are using. Comfrey and calendula make a nice healing salve. Save small glass condiment jars and lids (like the kind artichoke hearts or pimentos come in) for storing your creations. You will need a small enamel pan, a grater, and a wooden spoon.
Making Herbal salve
~ Warm 2 ounces of infused oil on very low heat, just until warm.
~ Add 2 TBS of grated beeswax and stir until completely melted and incorporated with the oil. You can also add a drop or 2 of essential oil at this point for fragrance.
~ Pour mixture into a small, shallow, glass jar and let it cool until solid.
~ If it is too soft reheat it and add a bit more beeswax. If it is too hard reheat it and add a touch more oil.
~ Once an Herbal salve is completely cool screw the lid on tight and label.
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