Collect and chop up chickweed to fill a mason jar, packing it in firmly.

Fill the jar, covering all the chickweed with olive oil or the neutral oil of your choice.

Fill your double boiler setup with 1 inch of water and pour chickweed and oil into the top. If using a DIY double boiler, set your mason jar of chickweed and oil into the saucepan on a trivet.

Gently heat the water in the double boiler to 110 to 120°F degrees. Turn off the heat.

Repeat step four to keep the water in this temperature range for the next 24 to 48 hours. Never leave the heat on for a prolonged period, and avoid letting the water get too low. 

Strain the chickweed out of your oil once you’re satisfied with your infusion.

Add the clean oil back to your double boiler or mason jar over simmering water.

Stir the beeswax into your warm oil until it’s smooth.

Pour your finished salve into tins of jars.

Allow the salve to cool for at least 30 minutes before using.