Monday, November 16, 2009

Our Recipe for Beeswax Salve

Makes 24 (2 oz.) tins and 24 (1/2 oz. ) tins -

7 cups oil (organic olive oil or almond oil)
1-7 cups dried flowers – chamomile, calendula, clover, lavender
14 oz. pure beeswax

Steep oil and flowers in warm place for two weeks
or bring to almost simmer, cover and keep warm over night,
or warm in double boiler over simmering water 30 to 60 minutes

Strain through cheesecloth.

Add 2 oz. pure beeswax to each cup of oil. Melt.

Pour into tins and watch the magic as it cools.

Makes a soothing salve for chapped hands, cheeks and lips all winter.

Tins are available from Specialty Bottles – 2 oz. or ½ oz. (for lip balm)

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