DIY Jewelweed Salve Recipe
This diy salve calms skin irritations and is perfect for summer bug season or when poison ivy strikes.
Servings: 9 ounces
Equipment
Ingredients
- fresh jewelweed (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup olive oil (or coconut oil, or other liquid oil)
- 2 TBSP beeswax pellets
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- ½ tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
Instructions
Oil Infusion
- Put the jewelweed into the pint size Mason jar. You want enough plant material so that the jar is about half full.
- Cover the jewelweed completely with olive oil or coconut oil.
- Fill a pot halfway with water and place a cotton cloth (like a washcloth) at the bottom. Put the jar on top of the cloth (this helps keep the jar from breaking).
- Turn the heat to medium low and bring the water to a simmer. Reduce the heat if needed so that the water is very hot, but not boiling. Heat the jar in the water bath on low heat for about 3 hours.
- Once the jewelweed infused oil is done, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth. Give it a good squeeze to get the most out of it.
Make the Salve
- Add 1 cup of the herb infused oil and the beeswax into the top of a double boiler and gently heat until the wax is melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the essential oils and vitamin E if using.
- Pour into small tins or glass jars and allow to cool completely.
Notes
- Add some plantain herb leaves into the oil too for extra skin soothing properties.
- Store in a cool, dark place. This should last for about 6 months if stored properly, but toss it if it starts to look or smell off.