Below is a recipe I posted on my Facebook and Instagram accounts but felt it definitely deserved to be on the Blog as well!
This salve can be used for topical application to minor wounds, insect bites, burns, rashes and more. If you are sensitive to any of the herbs in this recipe then please check with your physician before making and applying this to your skin.
Otherwise, you should find this salve amazing. It is antimicrobial, antifungal, soothing, astringent and pretty much everything you want on your skin when it needs some healing and protection.
I am going to break down each individual component of the salve to give you a better understanding of how it all comes together in the end to form a beautiful healing topical solution that will be a staple in your medicine cabinet for years to come!
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๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ- For a salve or topical use the benefits of lavender are โฆ. it is antimicrobial, antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasm) and as an added bonus it soothes anxiety.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ- Not to be taken internally. The benefits of comfrey infused in an oil are โฆ it is astringent(causes contraction of skin cells), anti inflammatory and it heals wounds, bones and bruises.
๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ- Antiseptic,stimulates circulation and can relieve muscle spasms and cramping.
๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ- Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, supports immune system, wound healing..the list goes on
๐๐ฒ๐ซ๐ซ๐ก ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ- Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, wound healing and boosts immune activity. Note:people with overactive thyroid should not use.
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1. In a Bain Marie setup (a bowl or pan placed over another pan filled with 1/4 water) heat the wax.
2. Once the wax is almost completely melted, pour in your strained oil infusions and stir continuously until all of the contents are evenly melted.
๐ก๐ข๐ง๐: do not overheat contents as that kills a lot of the nutritional components we need.
3. Remove bowl/pan from heat and add in your essential oils. Stir or whisk to combine.
4. Pour salve into jars or tins immediately(see products links library on my blog for my recommendations)
๐ก๐ข๐ง๐: Do NOT get water into anything. This is a 100% anhydrous solution and water will cause issues.
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Solar Infusions
This is my favorite infusion method. Some call this style the โfolk methodโ.
I fill my mason jar 1/2 (sometimes a little more) with herb(s) and then pour my carrier oil of choice toย almostย fill the jar. You want to leave a little space up top for herb swelling.ย If you know the plants you are infusing will not swell, then you can fill completely to the top.
Make sure there is NO water in the container and that it is sealed tightly!
Place on a sunny windowsill and allow to infuse 4-6 weeks.ย
And if you are thinking it, no, going longer than 6 weeks is not better because the carrier oil will start to degrade. I myself used to think, โthe longer the better!โ But boy was I wrong.ย
