This particular salve is my favorite for cuts, wounds, scrapes, and any type of skin condition. It is antibacterial and antifungal making it perfect for fighting infection. I keep a container of this in my first aid kit, my emergency car kit, my purse, and both of my bathrooms. I love this stuff!
First, make an herbal infused oil, with the following herbs:
4 parts lavender flowers
3 parts echinacea root (or Oregon Grape Root or half and half)
3 parts calendula flowers
2 parts plantain
2 parts comfrey
2 parts St. Johns Wort
2 parts yarrow
Fill a quart jar 1/2 full of dried herbs or 3/4 full if using fresh. Pour olive oil over the herbs until it is one inch from the top of the jar and then screw on the lid. Follow the instructions for infusing an herbal oil here.
4 parts lavender flowers
3 parts echinacea root (or Oregon Grape Root or half and half)
3 parts calendula flowers
2 parts plantain
2 parts comfrey
2 parts St. Johns Wort
2 parts yarrow
Fill a quart jar 1/2 full of dried herbs or 3/4 full if using fresh. Pour olive oil over the herbs until it is one inch from the top of the jar and then screw on the lid. Follow the instructions for infusing an herbal oil here.
Pour the herbal infused oil into a pan. Add an ounce of beeswax per cup of oil and melt over very low heat. Remove from heat and cool for a minute or two then add 1 tsp. per cup of oil a first aid essential oil blend (I use Butterfly Express MelaPlus for this salve) or one or more of the oils listed below. Pour into containers until solid, then cap and store in a cool, dry location.
Melt the beeswax
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Add the MelaPlus essential oil blend
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Fill the containers
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Let them harden
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Cap, label and store
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I like to pour some of this salve into lip balm containers for a travel size version. I keep these in my purse, church bag, and if I still needed one, a diaper bag. I usually carry a couple because I always end up giving them away. Having this salve in a lip balm container also makes it easier for my "I do it myself" two year old to apply without a big mess on my hands.
lavender
melaleuca
helichrysum
rosemary
eucalyptus
dorado azul
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
cypress
thyme
oregano
German chamomile
mountain savory
frankincense
myrrh
spikenard
melaleuca
helichrysum
rosemary
eucalyptus
dorado azul
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
cypress
thyme
oregano
German chamomile
mountain savory
frankincense
myrrh
spikenard
Where to Purchase Supplies for This Project
What I can't grow in my garden I like to purchase from either Mountain Rose Herbs or Bulk Herb Store. Both of these companies have high quality, organic products that I have used and love. Make sure the essential oils you use are 100% genuine.
