Wednesday, August 8, 2012

DIY Healing Salve - otherwise known as Neosporin

Ok So I'm still new at this whole blogging thing so I hope you are still with me.  I LOVE finding new recipes for DIY (just about) anything I can make at home and I just finished placing an order with Bulk Herb Store for herbs and other ingredients for different salves I am interested in making. Well lucky me, Crunchy Betty had one I am going to try out.  Here is the recipe:


Healing Salve for Minor Scrapes and Burns

  • 1/2 c. coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/2 c. grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/2 c. healing herbs of your choice (chamomile, calendula, comfrey, lavender, plantain leaves)
  • 4 Tbsp beeswax
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
Infuse the oils and herbs over low heat on a double boiler for 30 minutes, stirring often. Strain the herbs from the oil. Place the oil back into the top of the double boiler and add beeswax, stirring until completely melted. Pour the mixture into a sterile container and add essential oil (if desired), stirring well. Then stir in the honey, and continue to stir the salve mixture every few minutes until it’s set up – making sure the honey is completely incorporated.
This should keep in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Apply to minor scrapes and burns a few times a day until healed.

So are you going to try it? 
Would you want me to attach pictures when I do post?  Please let me know.

Here are some pictures of a few products I currently make.

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