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Bulk Herb Store-inspired DIY soothing flower bug-bite slave!
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| Pour out desired quantity... |
Mix equal parts, or use the proportions listed below:
- 1 part Lavender flowers
- 1 part Chamomile flowers
- 2 parts Rose Petals
- 3 parts Plantain herb
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| mix herbs together... |
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| put herbs in jar... |
(Use a jar with a good lid that seals well.)
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| add coconut oil to cover... |
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| and essential oil of lavender if you want. |
Now heat the jar of herbs and oil in order to extract the herbal properties into the oil. You can set it out on a windowsill in a paper sack for several weeks, in a slow-cooker on low for 3 days, or on the stove in the following manner:
- place thick rag or washcloth in bottom of pot
- place lidded glass jar on top
- fill with water to the level of the herbs and oils inside the jar
- heat -do not boil- for about 45 minutes
Then let cool and remove the jar. Strain out the herbs (which you can find a way to reuse, or discard into your compost) and reheat the oil to melt in a small amount of bees wax. Keeping in mind that it needs to be liquid still, wait a short time, then carefully pour into contain of choice to store your salve. A favorite it is small squat canning jars, but you can use anything you like! (Remember that it starts out hot - so maybe not plastics- and then will harden -so not too small mouthed.)
For a video tutorial on making salves, click here to watch Shoshanna as she makes first an herbal oil, turns it into a slave, and then continues making a hand/body cream!
*I borrowed the lavender from a friend for this post. We didn't have regular access to mail down there to replace it - and she was saving it for lavender lemonade! - but since I had a little bottle of Lavender essential oil, it worked out just fine! :D
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NOTE: Though very soothing, this salve may attract more "biters," due to the sweetness of these herbs and flowers; so keep that in mind when deciding how to manage bug bites!
This post has been shared on Natural Living Monday @ Natural Living Mamma & Homemade for Elle, The Art of Home-Making Monday...
I will have to try this recipe as I have all the herbs! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodie - just don't use it when trying to protect against more bites...it's too sweet, and can attract more "biters" ... I better edit and add a little note about that... :}
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