Herbal Salves And Balms Recipes
This is my family’s go-to healing salve recipe for soothing pretty much any scratch, cut, scrape, bug bite, dry skin patch, bee sting, hives, and so forth.
Think of this as an herbal alternative to something like your typical store-bought, chemical-laden antibiotic cream, without any of the nasty side effects that those can sometimes cause.
It takes a bit of pre-planning to make since you’ll need to infuse some oil with herbs first. You can do this one of two ways: the slow way (which I prefer), or the fast way.
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To infuse oil the slow way, place dried herbs into the bottom of a mason jar until it’s 1/4 to 1/2 full. Pour olive (or sweet almond or sunflower) oil over the herbs until the jar is almost full, cap, shake and let sit in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks before straining and using. These will keep about a year if stored carefully.
To infuse oil the fast way, fill one-third to one-half of a mason jar with dried herbs then carefully cover with oil until the jar is almost full. Don’t cap the jar, but if you’re worried about flies or other insects, you can put a thin layer of cheesecloth over the rim and secure with a rubber band. Set this down into a saucepan filled with a few inches of water. Gently heat on low for 2 to 3 hours. Don’t let the oil get too hot; if it starts to smell like deep fried herbs, toss it and try again!
You can also buy pre-infused calendula oiland use it to replace the goldenseal and plantain oils as well. (i.e. use 3 1/2 ounces calendula oil, 1 tablespoon tamanu oil, 1/2 ounce beeswax and so forth.)
How To Make Herbal Salves
Combine herbal oils, tamanu oil and beeswax pastilles in a heat proof measuring cup or jar. Set down into a saucepan filled with a few inches of water. Allow the water to come to almost a simmer and gently heat the mixture until the beeswax has completely melted.
Remove from heat, stir in the tea tree, lavender and rosemary oils, pour into small tins or glass jars, cap and allow to cool before moving around.
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Jan Berry is a writer, herbalist, soapmaker, and bestselling author of The Big Book of Homemade Products, Simple & Natural Soapmaking, and Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her family and a menagerie of animals, where she enjoys brainstorming creative things to make with the flowers and weeds that grow around her. You can also find her writing about gardening and foraging over at her family's website: UnrulyGardening.com!Is there a better way to keep our skin moisturized than using all-natural ingredients? Herbal ingredients can soothe and heal our skin, and you might not even be aware of them! Switching from your regular drugstore moisturizers to these DIY salve and balm recipes might be the solution you have been looking for.
Plenty of these salve and balm recipes have become staples in my life. If the product is not all natural, I’m not interested! That’s why I created these salve and balm recipes to help tackle some of my everyday needs.
If you’re looking for a DIY salve recipe to help heal and nourish your skin or a balm to add to your self-care routine, you have come to the right place!
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I’m always looking for ways to use plants from my garden in my daily products, which is why I have compiled a list of salve and balm recipes that do just that.
Salves can soothe really intense dry skin. More often than not, they’re made using herbal-infused oils, so they hold the powerful healing properties of plants. For the most part, a balm has the same ingredients as a salve.
The main difference between the two is that balms have a higher beeswax content giving them a harder, thicker consistency. This gives balm the ability to hold its firmer shape. Some also include body butters under balms, making them smoother than a salve.
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Salves and balms work best when applied to clean, dry skin. Make sure to wash the area you’re applying your salve or balm to, especially if it is to help heal a specific injury. Dry skin is the best for application because it will allow it to absorb into the skin better.
Help fight dry cracked hands with this homemade hand salve recipe. This salve is made of all-natural ingredients, including olive oil infused with calendula and grapeseed oil infused with lavender.
Perfect for someone who struggles with dry, callused hands, this recipe can help not only moisturize but help heal your hands. Apply this salve daily on clean dry skin and feel it absorb and nourish your skin!
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Looking for a little self-care? Try adding this beeswax massage balm infused with rose to your massage for a relaxing floral experience. This massage balm absorbs into your skin and continues to nourish the skin long after the massage.
Not only is this a great addition to your own relaxation, but this is also a perfect personal gift for someone close to you!The herbal properties of the plants also make the balm good for the topical relief of pains and aches, making it ideal for massages.
. Most people have a common misconception about dandelions, viewing them as pesky weeds. But, the dandelion actually has many health benefits!
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This dandelion salve is an all-natural recipe with anti-inflammatory and anti-itching properties to help soothe your skin. A great alternative for those with sensitive skin, this salve moisturizes and prevents irritation by-products with unknown chemicals.
Have you ever realized the skin around your nails splitting because they’re so dry from constantly washing your hands? This balm does wonders for cuticle care and works great if you’re looking for a solution for dry skin becoming sore and tender.
Not only will it feel way better to have moisturized cuticles, but having healthy cuticles prevents a possible infection from bacteria getting into torn skin. This balm softens your skin and speeds up the healing process, as well as helps regenerate new healthy skin that will be less susceptible to splitting in the future!
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No plant is better suited for the skin than calendula. My go-to skincare herb, I grow plenty of it in my garden to use in recipes like this calendula salve.
Calendula is known for healing wounds, used to heal cuts, abrasions, burns, rashes, bruises, sprains, and sunburns. Once you apply the salve to your skin, it will work to heal tissue and speed up the overall healing process.
Your feet go through so much in the day. Why not treat them with a warm bath and a soothing peppermint foot balm! Not only does this balm help moisturize, but it also repairs the skin. In addition, the peppermint in the balm acts as a natural pain relief which I know I need after a long day!
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Try preparing your feet for this balm with a foot scrub first, it will help get rid of all the dead skin cells on your feet, leaving them soft and smooth and allowing the oils to soak into your skin.
A mix of cayenne and turmeric powder works together in this balm to create an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect that also moisturizes the skin.
Since turmeric can stain, I recommend wearing similar colours when using this balm to be safe. As for your skin, if you rub it in well enough, it will simply create a nice natural glow!
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We all love spending a day in the sun, but sometimes you get a little too much and end up with an uncomfortable burn. Don’t you worry! Use this after-sun salve on your skin to soothe, moisturize and heal your skin after a day in the sun.
The aloe gel, coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter work together to soothe your burn. Not only does it feel great and give you relief, but it also smells amazing!
This all-purpose healing salve has so many healing properties it makes a great staple in your medicine cabinet. It contains calendula, which can help with healing wounds, and acne, and even has SPF properties.
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Also included in the balm, lavender adds antifungal and cleansing properties. Not only will the calendula help heal your wounds, but the lavender will help prevent further risk of infection!
Here to salve the day! This activated charcoal drawing salve will draw out toxins from your skin. I use it to soothe insect bites, blisters, and minor infections. Along with the activated charcoal, this salve has plenty of ingredients with healing and moisturizing properties like jojoba oil and rosehip seed oil.
We have so many balms and moisturizers for ourselves.
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