Comments on: Homemade Healing Salve

By: Jade

Jade — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:18:27 +0000

So I made this recipe, adding crushed usnea. The lumps you see after awhile are the beeswax pellets re-forming, to fix this issue you need to heat the beeswax and a tablespoon of Shea or coconut oil for 25 minutes in a double boiler (I use my 2 cup Pyrex cup in a pan of simmering water) and then add the infused oil as per recipe. As soon as you get them mixed place tins or containers in the fridge for several hours (I did overnight) and then it won’t clump again.
I have to say I will NEVER go without this salve again, it works on

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:23:11 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. The recipe gives instructions for how to make the salve in a slow cooker.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:44:43 +0000

In reply to Marcus Ma. This is not the best option for acne since the olive oil and beeswax are comedogenic. If you want to try something similar for acne you could do a cool infusion with the herbs in sweet almond oil and just use the infused oil without turning it into a salve. You could apply this every day or however often you feel the need.

By: Marcus Ma

Marcus Ma — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:29:48 +0000

In reply to Jamie Larrison. Interested in learning more about your healing salve? Can it treat acne? How often should someone apply it to the affected skin?

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 02:06:07 +0000

In reply to Angie. Are your hands completely 100% dry before using the salve? Damp hands (even though they're washed) can introduce moisture. Storing it in the fridge could also cause some condensation that could cause it to grow microbes. Stored at room temperature it should last 6-24 months.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:44:37 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Elek. The amount is listed in the recipe.

By: Jennifer Elek

Jennifer Elek — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:24:44 +0000

How much Vitamin E oil should be added to this recipe?

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:38:42 +0000

In reply to Toni. I made this salve in December of 2022. I’ve mostly stored it in the fridge, and I’m careful to wash my hands before getting into it. It has little white bumps on it. I’m not sure if this could be mold or bacteria growing on it. Have you ever experienced this? Do you have any advice?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:32:20 +0000

In reply to Julianne.

I am curious about how you are making your salve using a slow cooker. I have not yet made a salve, but have been reading and collecting recipes, so far all use double boiler. Can you share some hints, tips, recipes using a slow cooker? Also, do you use the same slow cooker for your essential oils and salves that you use for cooking?

By: Keren DUnn

Keren DUnn — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:16:00 +0000

Hello, I would love to make this healing salve, but I do not have access to plantain leaves – can I leave them out or replace with something else instead? I will try to find seeds or something and plant it, but where I am in deepest darkest Africa, we haven’t got any.
Thank you ?

By: Toni

Toni — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:03:49 +0000

I know this sounds silly, but instead of straining the herbs n discarding them, can u just blend them into the mix, eliminating the waste? I read some ppl suggested adding additional e.o.’s that would combat the mold issue, so I would definitely use one of them, if it’s possible to do the blended thing.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:38:58 +0000

In reply to Leah. You may want to ask a naturopathic doctor or clinical herbalist in your area for clarification on this. Many of them will also do online, distance appointments. Unfortunately, this isn't something we're able to answer here. Best wishes!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:20:44 +0000

This stuff is amazing. We use it on everything and it works so well! Thank you for a great recipe!!

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:21:07 +0000

I appreciate your dedication to natural remedies and sharing your extensive research and love with all of us.
I am wondering about this salve as an alternative to the antibiotic ointment Mupirocin… Its for a small skin infection on the inside of the nostril. The doctor said ulcer… which I guess is just a prolonged sore… and a small gathering of staph bacteria…??? It wasn’t fully articulated in a straight forward way.
I recognize that you are not a doctor and are not prescribing remedies, I am just looking for some guidance on herbal allies to help skin infections as this is an area I am not the most savvy with.
Thank you for your time and guidance!

By: Rebecca McCord

Rebecca McCord — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:55:16 +0000

Hello, my name is Rebecca. I was wondering if you can use coconut oil instead and is this safe on a 2 month old.

By: Patsy

Patsy — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:50:25 +0000

Is this safe to use on dogs?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:00:59 +0000

This recipe is awesome! I have used this for diaper rash and takes it away. Mosquito bites and the next day they are a little pin holes. I have given some people a tube of this for skin conditions and they loved it! Thank you Katie for this recipe!

By: Cheryl Barden

Cheryl Barden — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:10:39 +0000

In reply to Carla. I don't have olive oil or almond oil. Could I use coconut oil? Or are there properties in the olive oil that are healing? I realize the first al product would be thicker, and not liquidy.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:10:18 +0000

In reply to Katie Wells. Hi there. You often offer a favorite commercial product for things you don't have the time or inclination to make. Do you have a recommendation for type of ointment?

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 17 May 2020 12:57:39 +0000

Isn’t comfrey poisonous?