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Herbal Burn Salve

Herbal Burn Salve

Ashley Adamant
This herbal burn salve is an essential first-aid kit item for speeding wound healing, minimizing pain, and reducing scarring from minor burns and sunburn.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Course Herbal Remedy
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Tins of Salve (2oz Each)

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp organic comfrey leaf
  • 2 Tbsp organic calendula flowers
  • 2 Tbsp organic plantain leaf
  • 2 Tbsp St. John’s wort flowers dried tops will work as well
  • 1 cup olive oil or other neutral oil
  • 1- ounce beeswax
  • 50 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions
 

  • Add your dry herbs to a mason jar. 
  • Cover the herbs with olive oil or the neutral oil of your choosing.
  • Seal the jar and set it aside to infuse for three to six weeks.
  • When you’re happy with your infusion, you can strain out the herbs. You’ll need a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. 
  • Place your clean, infused oil into your double boiler set up, adding about 1 inch of water to the base and bringing it to a simmer.
  • Stir your beeswax into the oil until it’s completely blended. 
  • Turn off the heat and thoroughly stir the lavender essential oil into the infused oil and beeswax mixture.
  • Once everything is well blended, pour your salve into tins or glass containers.
  • Let the salve cool for at least 30 minutes before using.
Keyword Herbal Salve
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