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Botanical Healing Salves: How to Make Your First Herbal Remedy

Botanical healing salves with calendula and lavender infused in oil and beeswax. Beginner herbal DIY for dry skin, chapped lips, and minor cuts.

17 minutes
Recipe

What You Need

1 cup of carrier oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil work well)
1 ounce of beeswax (or 0.75 ounces of candelilla wax for a vegan option)
2 to 4 tablespoons of dried herbs or 4 to 6 tablespoons of fresh herbs
A double boiler or a heat-safe bowl that fits over a pot
Cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer
Clean, dry tins or glass jars for storage (4-ounce containers work nicely)
The Result

Botanical healing salves with calendula and lavender infused in oil and beeswax. Beginner herbal DIY for dry skin, chapped lips, and minor cuts.

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Botanical Healing Salves: How to Make Your First Herbal Remedy

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