Healing Herbal Salve

Healing Herbal Salve

2 cups olive oil
1/2 ounce (about two tbsp) dried comfrey leaves
1/2 ounce (about two tbsp) dried lavender flowers
1/2 ounce (about two tbsp) dried calendula flowers
1/2 cup beeswax (or 1/4 cup candelilla wax for vegan)

* You can order quality organic dried herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs

Put the olive oil and the herbs in a glass jar set in a pan of water (or crockpot). Gently simmer for 45 minutes (little bubbles around the edges of the oil are okay; but bubbling throughout the mixture means it's too hot).

Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth lined strainer to remove the herbs; discard the herbs and set the oil aside. Melt the beeswax in the top of the double boiler or in a microwave. When the beeswax is melted, add the strained oil and stir until completely blended.

Pour the mixture into small jars or salve tins. When it is cool, label and date it.

The salve should last about a year.

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