Arnica Salve

Being useful for soothing bruises, sprains and strains, sore muscles, tension headaches and more, this salve can help speed up healing while easing the pain.

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Keyword: Arnica, Homemade, Salve

Prep Time: 5

Infuse: 28

Total Time: 28 5

Servings: oz

Author: S Jones

Ingredients

Arnica Infused Oil

½ Cup Arnica Flowers dried
1 Cup Avocado Oil

Arnica Salve

1 Cup Arnica Infused Oil
2 TBSP Beeswax Pellets

Instructions

Arnica Infused Oil

First you will need to infuse the arnica flowers in the avocado oil. To do this, let your fresh leaves dry for at least a day or two before infusing.
Place the dry leaves in a glass jar and cover it completely with avocado oil.
Put the lid on the jar and store in a dark cupboard for two to four weeks, shaking every couple of days to keep everything submerged.
Strain the leaves with a strainer, cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter. The infused oil is now ready to make into a salve.
If you want to speed up the infusion process, slowly heat the oil in a slow cooker on low heat for 24 – 48 hours.

Arnica Salve

Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.
This process could also be done in a double boiler.
Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins and let cool down.
Let the salve cool and set.
The salve is now ready to label, date and store.

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Notes

Important Arnica Notes

For those who are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family - plants such as ragweed, marigolds, chrysanthemums and daisies, you may find that you react to arnica as well. Proceed with caution!

This plant can also trigger an increase in blood pressure and heart rate, especially if used in excess or on broken skin. So use sparsely and make sure the arnica is diluted properly. Also, stop using any form of arnica at least two weeks for surgery as it may cause extra bleeding before and after surgery.

Some people may also experience health issues such as diarrhoea, vomited, stomach pain and mouth irritation when using arnica orally.

Children, pregnant and lactating individuals should not use arnica in any form.