Soothing Gardener’s Salve Recipe

[SunKat]

Step 1: Create infused oils

1. Fill one half-pint jar 3/4 full with organic arnica flowers. Cover completely with organic olive oil. Put the lid on and infuse in a sunny spot for 2-4 weeks. You can also find organic arnica oil here. 

2. Fill another half-pint jar 1/2 full with organic ginger root and cover completely with organic olive oil. Put the lid on and infuse in a sunny spot for 2-4 weeks.

3. Strain the oils using a strainer or several layers of cheesecloth. Save the oil and compost the flowers and roots.

Step 2: Make the Gardener’s Salve

Ingredients:

½ cup organic arnica infused oil

½ cup organic ginger root infused oil

1 ounce beeswax pastilles

1 Tablespoon organic rosehip seed oil

1 Tablespoon vitamin E oil

20 drops each certified organic lavender and ginger essential oils

2 x 4 ounce tins, jars, or other containers

Directions:

Put the infused oils and beeswax pastilles in a Pyrex dish that has been placed over a pot of boiling water (a double boiler). Heat until the beeswax has melted and the mixture is incorporated. Remove from heat and add rosehip seed oil, vitamin E oil and essential oils. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon and pour into prepared and waiting tins. You’ll want to work quickly because once you remove the mixture from the heat, the beeswax will start to solidify again. Allow the salve to cool completely and store with the lid on in a cool, dry place. If stored properly, salves can last for 2-3 years.

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