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How To Make Homemade Salve
How to make homemade salve with oil and beeswax. Essential oils optional.
Prep Time
1
day
d
Total Time
1
day
d
Course:
Cosmetics
Cuisine:
American
Author:
Sharon Peterson
Equipment
Pot
for simmering blossoms and oil/oil & beeswax
Slow Cooker
optional
Canning Jars
Materials
To make dandelion oil.
1
cup
Dandelion Blossoms
1 ½
cups
Oil
of choice, I used olive oil
To make salve from oils.
½
cup
Oil
2
Tablespoons
Beeswax Pellets
10-15
drops
Essential Oils
your choice, I like peppermint
Instructions
To make infused dandelion oil.
Collect clean dry dandelion flower heads, allow to air dry overnight.
Add oil and blossoms into a small crockpot. Or a double boiler.
Bring to a simmer and heat for 2-3 hours.
Strain out dandelions and store oil in a container. Ready to make your salve.
To make salve from your oil.
Heat the infused oil and beeswax in a double boiler until melted.
Allow this mixture to cool slightly (about 4-5 minutes)
Add essential oils. Approximately 10-15 drops. This is optional.
Pour into small jar or container and allow to cool.