How to Make a Basic Herbal Ointment
Ointments are my favorite way to apply herbal remedies topically. They are especially good for treating:
• Skin conditions such as Eczema
• Bites and Stings
• Skin irritations
• Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac and others
• Blisters
The basic recipe is always the same, but the herbs change depending on what you use the ointment for.
Things You'll Need:
3/4 cup oil such as olive or almond
1/4 cup dried herb or herbal blend of choice
Double burner
Microwave safe bowl
4 tbsp. grated beeswax
Small container with a cover
4 to 5 drops essential oil of choice (optional)
1
Choose the herbs and essential oils you want to include in the blend. For your first blend, dried
lavender
or chamomile are good choices. You can also uses lavender or chamomile essential oils.
2
Place oil and dried herb in a double burner and heat for around 30 minutes.
3
Strain oil mixture into a microwave safe bowl and discard the herbs.
4
Add beeswax and microwave on high until beeswax is melted, about 20 minutes. However, times will vary.
5
Pour into the container and add essential oil. Store in the refrigerator after it cools.
Tips & Warnings
Use natural beeswax, not paraffin for best results.
Be careful while making it--the oil and beeswax will be hot.
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Ointments are my favorite way to apply herbal remedies topically. They are especially good for treating:
• Skin conditions such as Eczema
• Bites and Stings
• Skin irritations
• Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac and others
• Blisters
The basic recipe is always the same, but the herbs change depending on what you use the ointment for.
Things You'll Need:
3/4 cup oil such as olive or almond
1/4 cup dried herb or herbal blend of choice
Double burner
Microwave safe bowl
4 tbsp. grated beeswax
Small container with a cover
4 to 5 drops essential oil of choice (optional)
1
Choose the herbs and essential oils you want to include in the blend. For your first blend, dried
lavender
or chamomile are good choices. You can also uses lavender or chamomile essential oils.
2
Place oil and dried herb in a double burner and heat for around 30 minutes.
3
Strain oil mixture into a microwave safe bowl and discard the herbs.
4
Add beeswax and microwave on high until beeswax is melted, about 20 minutes. However, times will vary.
5
Pour into the container and add essential oil. Store in the refrigerator after it cools.
Tips & Warnings
Use natural beeswax, not paraffin for best results.
Be careful while making it--the oil and beeswax will be hot.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4447161_herbal-ointment-basic-recipe.html
