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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.
Course Medicinal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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