Category: salve
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Frankincense and Myrrh Healing Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup carrier oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil, or sweet almond oil) 1/4 cup beeswax (for a firmer salve) 2 tablespoons frankincense resin 2 tablespoons myrrh resin Optional: 10-15 drops of frankincense or myrrh essential oil Optional: Vitamin E oil (a few drops, as a natural preservative) Equipment: Double boiler or a…
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Rose Petal Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup rose petals infused oil (you can make this by infusing dried rose petals in a carrier oil, such as rosehip or sweet almond oil, for 4-6 weeks) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of rose essential oil 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional, as an antioxidant…
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Pine Resin Salve
Ingredients: 1/2 cup carrier oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil, or sweet almond oil) 1/4 cup beeswax (for a firmer salve) 1/2 cup tablespoons pine resin Optional: 10-15 drops of pine essential oil Optional: Vitamin E oil (a few drops, as a natural preservative) Equipment: Double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over a pot…
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Plantain Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup plantain infused oil (you can make this by infusing dried plantain leaves in a carrier oil, such as olive or sweet almond oil, for 4-6 weeks) 1/4 cup beeswax (grated) Optional: 10-15 drops of essential oil (like lavender or tea tree) for added properties and fragrance Equipment: Double boiler or a small…
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Tallow Salve
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rendered beef tallow (make sure it’s high quality and from grass-fed sources if possible) 1/4 cup shea butter 1/4 cup carrier oil (such as coconut oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender, tea…
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Propolis Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup carrier oil (such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, or coconut oil) 1/4 cup beeswax 1-2 tablespoons propolis (raw, tinctured, or powdered) 10-15 drops essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for added benefits) 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional, for added nourishment) Equipment: Double boiler or a heatproof…
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St. John’s-wort Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup St. John’s-wort infused oil (you can make this by infusing dried St. John’s-wort flowers in a carrier oil, such as olive or sweet almond oil, for 4-6 weeks) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for…
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Comfrey Root Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup comfrey-infused oil (you can make this by infusing dried comfrey root in a carrier oil, such as olive oil or sweet almond oil, for 4-6 weeks) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for added benefits)…
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Calendula Salve
Ingredients: 1 cup calendula-infused oil (you can make this by infusing dried calendula flowers in a carrier oil, such as olive or sweet almond oil, for 4-6 weeks) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for added benefits) 1…
