Dandelion Salve Recipe
This dandelion salve recipe is a summer must-have! Homemade salves are a simple herbal DIY that any level home herbalist can create. I hope these easy instructions help you to make your own salves at home!
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale.
- Mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Knife.
- Cutting board.
- Double boiler.
- Small glass jars or metal tins.
- Label.
Ingredients
Part 1
- 1 cup partially dried dandelion flowers
- 1 cup carrier oil of choice
Part 2
- Dandelion infused oil
- 1 oz beeswax
- 1 oz shea butter
Instructions
- Go outside and safely collect fresh dandelion flowers.
- Lay them out to dry for 1-2 days on a clean dry towel.
- Create your dandelion infusion using either the solar infusion method or the crockpot method.
- Strain off your dandelion heads from your oil with a mesh strainer and some cheesecloth. Ensure no plant matter (even tiny flower petals) is left in your oil. Squeeze every drop out with the cheesecloth!
- Weigh out your beeswax and shea butter. Set up your double boiler with 1 inch of water in the bottom pan.
- In the top pan, add your dandelion infused oil and beeswax. Stir to combine.
- Once your beeswax is fully melted and stirred in, add your shea butter. Stir until it is also melted in.
- Remove from heat.
- Carefully pour your fresh batch of herbal salve into small glass jars or metal tins. Allow them to firm up completely.
- Label your containers and you are all set!
Notes
- Responsibly source your dandelions from a safe place that has NOT been sprayed with any chemicals!
- Allow your salve to fully harden before use. I let mine sit overnight.
- Always label your herbal creations with their name, ingredients, and date.
- Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.
- Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of individual medical care.