Whipped up a new herbal healing salve to replace bacterin-based ointments like Neosporin (allergic). It’s good for eczema, rash, irritated skin, dry skin, burns, scrapes and cuts.
Ingredients
1 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons organic comfrey leaf 2 tablespoons organic calendula flower 2 tablespoons organic elderflower 1 ounce beeswax 50 drops of lavender oil
Directions (via theherbalacademy.com)
In a double boiler, pour olive oil in top pan followed by dried herbs.
Heat over low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Strain and compost herbs, reserving infused oil.
Melt beeswax in a clean pan over low heat.
Once melted, add herbal infused oil and lavender essential oil. Mix well.
Quickly pour salve into tins or glass jars and allow to cool before placing lids on and labeling.
