Making Salves

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How to Make Salves from a Medicinal Oil... Begin by making a Medicinal Oil (see instructions previous), then follow these instructions:Your pan and supplies must be moisture free.Place the herbal oil in a pan.Add 1/8th cup of beeswax for each cup of oil, and heat over very low heat until the beeswax is melted. If you wish for a softer salve, add a little more oil or a little less beeswax. It is here that I add my liquid components such as Tea Tree Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Vitamin E, etc.Take a little of this liquid and pour into a container, allowing it to cool. (You can cool it quickly in the refrigerator.) This is like a jelly test. When it has set up, check its consistency and add more beeswax or oil to adjust.Once you are satisfied with the consistency, remove it from the heat and immediately pour into small

glass jars or tins. It's as easy as 1-2-3!1) Keep the jars out of the sunlight and heat.2) Don't leave them in the car.3)They will retain their deep, rich color and strong, herbal aroma and work wonderfully! Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats __________________________________________________

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Speaking of Salves,

I created a bunch of teas and salves and lip balms for my family 2

christmases ago, and the salve was the thing my family RAVED about.

I think it was the #3 salve in the files. My mother used it on

cracked heels with amazing success and I used it quite regularly. My

SO's brother has even asked for a tin of it to take out into the

woods with him. (he hikes, camps and makes knives, so is ALWAYS

cutting himself)

Definitely a keeper!

anne

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