The main ingredient of this healing balm - Goldenseal - is anti-microbial, anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory and astringent. It has a long tradition in Native American culture for the healing of many maladies. This is further boosted by the addition of Marigold, one of nature's all round healing salves and is especially effective as a skin healer. With creamy coconut oil and the antibacterial properties of beeswax - this salve is a must have in any herbal medicine cabinet!
Equipment
- Weighing Scales
- Bowl
- Bain Marie
Ingredients
- 20ml Sesame Oil
- 20g Grated White Beeswax
- 1/2 Tsp Vitamin E Liquid
Method
- Weigh out Coconut Oil
- Add Marigold Infused Oil (20ml = 20g)
- Add Sesame Oil
- Add Goldenseal Tincture
- Place the bowl bain-marie style over a pan of boiling water. Turn the heat to lowest possible simmer. Allow alcohol and water from the tincture to evaporate and the Goldenseal to bond with the molecules of the fat. Stir well and allow up to 30 mins until a liquid consistency is reached.
- Add Grated White Beeswax and stir in
- Remove from the heat and Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E (can open a capsule or buy small bottle of liquid)
- Stir in quickly before it starts to set
- Pour into a clean jam jar and leave to set
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