How to Use Comfrey to Heal Wounds
Things You'll Need
- 2 cups olive oil
- 1/2 ounce dried comfrey leaves
- 1/2 ounce dried lavendar flowers
- 1/2 ounce dried calendula flowers
- 1/2 cup beeswax
- crock pot
- strainer
- cheesecloth
- 1 quart bowl
- jars or tins for storage
Instructions
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Add all of the dried herbal ingredients to the crock pot and pour enough of the olive oil in to reach about two inches above the herbs.
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Turn the crock pot on to low and allow the herbs to heat for about five hours, stirring at least once throughout this stage.
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Place the cheesecloth in the strainer and strain the oil into the one quart bowl, squeezing the excess oil from the herbs.
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Return the strained oil back to the crock pot and add the beeswax.
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Stir the oil and beeswax mixture on low until the beeswax is thoroughly melted.
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Pour the comfrey and beeswax mixture into individual jars and allow to cool before capping.
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Apply the cooled comfrey salve liberally to bumps, strains and bruises. The salve may be reapplied as often as needed.
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