Ingredients

>> 1/3 cup chopped comfrey leaves
>> 1/3 cup heal all flowers
>> 1/3 cup elderflowers
>> good quality olive oil

Instructions

Slow Method: This is a traditionally preferred method because it’s believed to preserve the plant constituents best.

1. Place all chopped plant matter into a sterilized, dry mason jar.
2. Next, pour in the oil. Add enough oil so that the plant matter is covered by about one-half inch of oil. Herbs expand in oil, so adding the half inch ensures that they stay covered.
3. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid and give it a good shake. Label with plant matter and the date you made this.
4. Place in a cool location away from direct sunlight. Give the jar a shake every day or two.
5. After infusing 4 to 6 weeks, strain the herbs and pour the oil in a labelled, sterilized, glass jar. Store in a cool, dark cabinet until needed.

Slow Cooker Method:
Follow steps 1- to from the slow infusion method above.

Cover your jar with cheesecloth and use the rim from the mason jar lid to secure it.

Place a wire rack on the bottom of your slow cooker and place your jar on it. Add enough water so that it will come to about halfway up your jar. Place lid on the slow cooker.

Set to the lowest setting or on warm and let infuse for 4 or 5 hours.

Let cool until you can touch it. Strain the plant matter using the cheesecloth and pour the oil into a sterilized, mason jar.

Store in a cool, dark cabinet until needed.

Making the Salve:
Create a double boiler using a clean, dry tin can. Place 1 ounce of beeswax into the tin can. Warm up water until the beeswax melts. Once melted, add in your infused oil. It will partially harden again, leave the heat on until it melts again. Remove from heat.

Add 1/8 tsp vitamin E oil (optional).

Pour the liquid into sterilized jars or tin to harden.

Label and date the container.

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Recipe Category: Personal Care Products