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RECIPE OF THE
MONTH ~ November , 2003
Salve for
Insect Bites, Bee Stings, Minor Wounds
Use this salve to
soothe itching caused by insect bites and rashes, and to aid healing
of minor skin irritations. Neem
oil, known for reducing pain and swelling also aids in
drawing out the venom. Wonderful essential oils have natural antiseptic properties and
reduce swelling.
Ingredients: Makes 6-7 ozs.
4 ounces Olive Butter (weighed)
2 ounces Neem Seed Oil (weighed)
1/2 ounce Beeswax (weighed)
1 ounce Lanolin or Petroleum Jelly (weighed)
1/2 ounce Lavender Essential Oil
1/2 ounce Eucalyptus Essential Oil
In a small pan, over very low heat, melt the olive
butter, beeswax,
lanolin/petroleum jelly,
and add the neem oil once liquefied. Remove
from heat, let set
for 2 minutes.
Add essential oils,
stirring as you incorporate them.
Pour into clean glass jars or tins.
For longer shelf life, store in the refrigerator.
BUY BUTTERS, OILS, WAXES |
BUY ESSENTIAL OILS |
BUY JARS & TINS
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