Life on the Homestead always leads to scratches, scrapes, bruises and bites. This is our favorite “go-to” salve whenever humans or animals need a little help healing. The herbs used in this salve are readily available and each offer their own healing properties.
Comfrey is known for healing and soothing. This big leave is popular in most herbal salves.
Plantain is found easily in fields and pastures. We have even had some growing in the yard! This is great for reducing inflammation and providing antibiotic properties for scratches and bites.
Rosemary Essential Oil is known to be an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic oil. As well as smelling wonderful, these benefits are perfect for an herbal salve.
While we don’t claim that it cures everything, we find that it provides anti-itch, anti-inflammatory properties, and we enjoy the benefits of natural healing!
1/2 Cup Dry Comfrey
1/2 Cup Dry Plantain
1 1/2 Cups Olive Oil
5 tsp. Beeswax
Rosemary
1) Make an infusion with the olive oil and dried herbs.
There are a couple of ways to do this.
I use a small crockpot (that I picked up at a thrift store for a couple of dollars) and “cook” the leaves and herbs for about 3 hours.
You can also mix the herbs and oil and let it sit on the counter in a covered jar for 2-3 weeks.
, into a pint size mason jar
that is disposable)
Have fun experimenting with Herbs and Salves!
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