Salve
from Scratch
1. To each cup of fixed oil (Olive, Sesame, Almond, Grapeseed, Apricot) add 1-2 oz. dry (powdered) HERB or a combination of Dried HERBS.
2. Place mixture in an uncovered container in the oven with the door open. Heat the mixture on lowest (100-140 degree) setting for 3-5 hours. Stir every hour.
3. Line a strainer with muslin.
4. Remove the mixture and pour it into the center of the muslin. Allow to drain. Press out remaining oil. Discard the marc.
5. Measure this oil and place it in a double boiler over simmering water.
6. For each Cup of Oil – add ¼ Cup Finely Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Beads.
7.Warm this mixture over low heat until Beeswax is dissolved.
8. Test the salve. (See # 3 on following page) DON’T SKIP THIS STEP.
9. Pour into containers. May add ESSENTIAL Oil for fragrance.
HERBS as Salves (See Herbed Oils)
Burdock Root
Calendula
Cayenne
Comfrey Leaf and Root
Elder Flower
Ginger
Goldenseal leaf and Rhizome
Marshmallow Root
Mullein Leaf
Nettle Leaf
Plantain
St. John’s Wort
Yarrow
1. To each cup of fixed oil (Olive, Sesame, Almond, Grapeseed, Apricot) add 1-2 oz. dry (powdered) HERB or a combination of Dried HERBS.
2. Place mixture in an uncovered container in the oven with the door open. Heat the mixture on lowest (100-140 degree) setting for 3-5 hours. Stir every hour.
3. Line a strainer with muslin.
4. Remove the mixture and pour it into the center of the muslin. Allow to drain. Press out remaining oil. Discard the marc.
5. Measure this oil and place it in a double boiler over simmering water.
6. For each Cup of Oil – add ¼ Cup Finely Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Beads.
7.Warm this mixture over low heat until Beeswax is dissolved.
8. Test the salve. (See # 3 on following page) DON’T SKIP THIS STEP.
9. Pour into containers. May add ESSENTIAL Oil for fragrance.
HERBS as Salves (See Herbed Oils)
Burdock Root
Calendula
Cayenne
Comfrey Leaf and Root
Elder Flower
Ginger
Goldenseal leaf and Rhizome
Marshmallow Root
Mullein Leaf
Nettle Leaf
Plantain
St. John’s Wort
Yarrow
Salve
From Herbal Oil
1. For each cup of prepared HERB oil, use ¼ Cup of finely grated beeswax.
2. Over double boiler (just simmering water) Add beeswax to oil and stir until beeswax has dissolved completely.
3. Test the consistency of your salve by placing a spoonful onto a plate and placing it in the freezer for several minutes. Place your finger into the salve to ascertain if it is as hard or soft as you want it. It should melt with the temperature of your finger but not be runny. Add more beeswax if it is too soft; more oil if too hard. DON’T SKIP THIS STEP.
4. Pour into salve containers. May add several drop Essential Oil to each container for fragrance. Use only Essential Oil. Store in cool place.
The following suggestions are for you to refine to your particular needs.
Healing Salve: For wounds, bruises, diaper rash, and burns. Use one or more of the following: Calendula, Comfrey, Plantain, Yarrow, St. John’s Wort, Red Clover, Sage, or Thyme.
Astringent Salve: For Vericose Veins, Hemorrhoids, and Bruises. Use one or more of the following: Yarrow, Witch Hazel, White Oak Bark, or Comfrey.
Disinfectant Salve: For Skin and Fungal Infections. Goldenseal, Sage, Thyme, Tea Tree, Lavender, or Lemon Balm.
Antiviral Salve : For Cold Sores and Shingles. Lemon Balm, St. John’s Wort, Astragalus, Garlic, or Ginger.
Luxury Salve : For Dry Skin. Plantain, Chickweed, Rose Petals, or Calendula.
Simple 15 Minute Salve
1. To 1 ½ ounce jar Petroleum Jelly in a glass measuring cup, add 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped (wilted) HERB. Stir with chop stick. Heat over double boiler or in microwave 30 seconds until HERB is incorporated into jelly. Optional: Add up to 5 drops of one or more of the following ESSENTIAL Oils: Lavender, Tea Tree, Sage, Thyme, or Rose. Scrape back into jar. Example: Lemon Balm, St. John’s Wort, and Lavender Oil for Shingles.
1. For each cup of prepared HERB oil, use ¼ Cup of finely grated beeswax.
2. Over double boiler (just simmering water) Add beeswax to oil and stir until beeswax has dissolved completely.
3. Test the consistency of your salve by placing a spoonful onto a plate and placing it in the freezer for several minutes. Place your finger into the salve to ascertain if it is as hard or soft as you want it. It should melt with the temperature of your finger but not be runny. Add more beeswax if it is too soft; more oil if too hard. DON’T SKIP THIS STEP.
4. Pour into salve containers. May add several drop Essential Oil to each container for fragrance. Use only Essential Oil. Store in cool place.
The following suggestions are for you to refine to your particular needs.
Healing Salve: For wounds, bruises, diaper rash, and burns. Use one or more of the following: Calendula, Comfrey, Plantain, Yarrow, St. John’s Wort, Red Clover, Sage, or Thyme.
Astringent Salve: For Vericose Veins, Hemorrhoids, and Bruises. Use one or more of the following: Yarrow, Witch Hazel, White Oak Bark, or Comfrey.
Disinfectant Salve: For Skin and Fungal Infections. Goldenseal, Sage, Thyme, Tea Tree, Lavender, or Lemon Balm.
Antiviral Salve : For Cold Sores and Shingles. Lemon Balm, St. John’s Wort, Astragalus, Garlic, or Ginger.
Luxury Salve : For Dry Skin. Plantain, Chickweed, Rose Petals, or Calendula.
Simple 15 Minute Salve
1. To 1 ½ ounce jar Petroleum Jelly in a glass measuring cup, add 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped (wilted) HERB. Stir with chop stick. Heat over double boiler or in microwave 30 seconds until HERB is incorporated into jelly. Optional: Add up to 5 drops of one or more of the following ESSENTIAL Oils: Lavender, Tea Tree, Sage, Thyme, or Rose. Scrape back into jar. Example: Lemon Balm, St. John’s Wort, and Lavender Oil for Shingles.