Valentine's Day is fast approaching
and what better gift to give than
some homemade lavender salve.
Here's what you'll need to make your own:
1/4 c. dried lavender flowers
5-7 drops lavender oil
2 Tbsp. grated beeswax
1/2 c. olive oil
Small round containers
First, grate or shave 2 Tbsp. beeswax.
(I used my knife and just shaved the bar of beeswax)
Set aside for later instructions.
Pour olive oil into a heavy saucepan and
add in your 1/4 c. dried lavender flowers.
Stir to combine.
Warm slowly over low heat.
Once warm, turn off heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
Place cheesecloth over a glass measuring cup
and secure it with rubber band.
Strain the lavender oil and flowers.
Remove the rubber band and squeeze
excess liquid from the cloth.
Put a few inches of water into a large saucepan,
Place the cup of lavender oil
(that's in your glass measuring cup)
into the pan.
Add in your 2 Tbsp. of grated beeswax.
Warm slowly over low heat.
Now add in your 5-7 drops of lavender oil.
Let the oil and beeswax sit in water and stir
occasional until the beeswax has melted.
This step takes about 10 minutes or so.
Once the beeswax has melted, pour the oil
into your clean containers.
Allow to cool completely before putting lids on.
Make pretty labels and give as gifts or keep for yourself!
This will store for up to 6 months.
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Did you know that Lavender Oil has so many health benefits?
Well here is something I found online to show you what they are:
Pretty amazing, I think!
I always try to use the "All Natural" method
first before having to go see a doctor.
We use our lavender salve for many
boo-boos, cuts and bruises.
I used it under my nose, around my ears
and on my chest while I was sick.
Lavender is one of those smells
that remind me of Joy and Happiness
and who doesn't want that?!
Do you use essential oils?
If so what do you use yours for?
I also made a sore muscle rub
and I included into the essential oils:
Wintergreen
Myrtle
Basil
Marjoram
We really LOVE this one too!
I hope you all give both of these a try!
Have a wonderful day, Friends!
In His Grace,
8 comments:
I love anything lavender! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I am sure it smells divine and will have to try this! :)
I love anything lavender! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I am sure it smells divine and will have to try this! :)
Hello, I will say I have enjoyed this salve very much! I have shared this on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this salve recipe!
I just love the smell and healing properties from Lavendar!
Always, Roxy
Thanks for sharing your method of making lavender salve! I can't wait to try this recipe. I am ordering some lavender essential oil, and this will be on my to-do list!
ahhh this is right up my alley. I can't wait to give this a try. I already have the beeswax, lavender and olive oil… Thanks for sharing; I love it.
Have a great week.
Love and blessings,
Pam
I've been having symptoms of extreme anxiety. While praying for me Sunday, my pastor told me I should try lavendar oil. I've never used oils like that. Monday morning we went to the herb shop and got lavender oil, almond oil, and a little bottle with a dropper. We mixed it and I've been using it on my wrists, the sides of my neck and the base of my throat. I'm feeling calmer.
Would this salve do the same?
Hi Amy! Lavender is one fragrance I can still tolerate. This salve looks easy to make, and I was wondering what you used it for...then you wrote that too. Thanks!
For me, it would do double duty. Make me feel good, and make me smell good too! When I get up on my feet in a month or two, I really should try this. The recipe looks really non-allergenic too.
Blessings on this overcast January day,
Ceil
Good morning Amy! Just wanted to let you know that this lovely post was *featured* this week at the Art of Home-Making Mondays. Thank you for sharing with us and hope to have you over again this week :)
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