First Aid Herb Salve

The herbs in this salve are our skin's best friends. Each of the oils should be make individually and combined during the salve making process. Just a few ounces of each is all you need to make this great blend. It works wonders for all kinds of life's little cuts and scratches. This recipe is based on weight not volume so you need a kitchen scale to make it properly. Use our salve making recipe for more complete instructions.

Ingredients for Making First Aid Herb Salve

• 3 ounces grated Beeswax
• 3 ounces Yarrow oil
• 1 ounce Chickweed oil
• 1 ounce Dandelion leaf oil
• 1 ounce Burdock root oil
• 2 ounces St. John's Wort oil
• 1 ounce Lavender oil
• 9-10 drops Bitter Orange essential oil or your personal favorite essential oil

Equipment for Making First Aid Herb Salve

• a kitchen scale
• a spatula
• a turkey baster
• a double boiler
• a glass jar for containing oils during weight process
• a label
• enough small containers with lids to store finished product

Procedure for Making First Aid Herb Salve

1. Gather the ingredients along with the equipment in a clean, well lit, work space.
2. Pour the individual ingredients, except the beeswax and the essential oil, one at a time, into a clear measuring cup.
3. Mix the ingredients carefully.
4. Pour the oils into a double boiler and heat.
5. When the oils are warm, carefully add the grated beeswax.
6. After the beeswax has melted, remove the double boiler from heat and stir in the essential oil.
7. Pour the mixture into a few salve containers and cap them securely.
8. Label the containers with the name of the salve.
9. Give your salve a one year expiration date as the oils will go rancid.

Storage and Use of First Aid Herb Salve

Store your salve containers in the medicine chest, your backpack, your glove compartment or anywhere that you will need a quick fix-me-up. For external use only.