Herbal Medicine - External Use
Floyd Family Homestead
My Wife used to make this salve for my aches and pains from a long day on the homestead.
- 1 teaspoon beeswax
- 1 ounce of shea butter
- .5 ounces avocado oil
- 10 drops juniper essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops copaiba essential oil
- 1 2- ounce tin
Add a few inches of water to a small saucepan. Place a glass measuring cup in the saucepan and heat on low.
Measure in beeswax and allow to melt.
Add in avocado oil and shea butter. Stir on low heat until melted.
Let cool for several minutes.
Drop in essential oils and stir well.
Pour into one clean 2-ounce tin or two 1-ounce tins.
Allow to cool slightly. Cap and cool fully.
Store in a cool, dry place