Chickweed Salve

Learn how to make infused chickweed oil to use in making a cooling, soothing salve that can be used on a variety of skin irritations.

Keyword: Chickweed, Chickweed Balm, Chickweed Infused Oil, Chickweed Oil, Chickweed Salve

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: Oz

Author: S Jones

First you will need to infuse the chickweed in the olive oil. To do this, let your fresh leaves dry for at least a day before infusing.
Place the dry leaves in a glass jar and cover it completely with olive 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.

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.
Add the essential oil if using and mix through.
Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.
Let the salve cool and set.
The salve is now ready to label, date and store.

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