Have you ever heard of a salve? Think Vicks vapor rub, or tiger bomb. Those are both salves. You typically melt down beeswax and combined an herbal infused oil. The combination slightly hardens, but jelly enough to use when needed. You may add essential oils to assist your body with your purpose of the salve.
You can make so many different salves for so many uses. For example our best selling salve is our Mullein Breathe Easy Salve. It works as a lung detox, mucus Expectorant, treats coughs, congestion, bronchitis, earaches (apply outside of the ears), sinus infections, and apply to the bottom of the feet (another way our body detoxes).
Other salves we make are pain relief which works amazing for arthritis, carpal tunnel, sore muscles, sciatica, sprains, & more. A first aid is another salve we make which always comes in handy. It's great for cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburns, sprains and even assists the body in repairing broken bones.
Salves have been used medically for a very long time, and I would love to share our recipe so you and your family can make it at home.
What you will need for salve making:
A small pot
Glass measuring cup
A metal tin or small glass jar
1 ounce organic Beeswax
1 cup infused oil
Essential oil (optional)
Wooden stir or chopsticks
Instructions:
Fill the pot 1/4 of the way with water
Bring water to a boil
Measure 1 ounce beeswax in measuring cup
Put measuring cup in the pot (double boiler method)
Once beeswax melts add your 1 cup of infused oil (turn temperature down)
You don't want to burn the benefits of infused oil
Once everything is melted take measuring cup off heat, and let cool for a few minutes.
Now add your desired essential oils. Essential oils should be about 2%.
Stir essential oils very well with wooden stirrer, and pour into tin or glassware. Let your salve harden then enjoy.
***Please keep in mind***
Not all essential oil are safe for children five and younger. Always do your research. I buy plant therapy essential oils and it's printed on the bottles if they are kid safe. Also be aware some essential oils are harmful to pets!
Hope you enjoy the art of salve making as much as I do! ❤️
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