Homemade Headache Salve
Instead of taking harsh medications that have a long list of side effects, try using this natural DIY homemade headache salve.
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Servings: 6 Oz
Equipment
- 2 Oz Containers
Ingredients
Infused Oil
- Dried Willow Bark
- Dried Ginger
- Dried Chamomile
- Dried Peppermint
- Carrier Oil Such as Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Headache Salve
- 1 Cup Infused Oil
- ¼ Cup Beeswax
- 15 Drops Essential Oils Optional
Instructions
Headache Infused Oil
- First you will need to infuse the herbs in the avocado oil. If using fresh leaves, let them dry for at least a day or two before infusing.
- Place the dry leaves in a glass jar adding 1 TBSP of each until the jar is just over half full.
- Pour over the avocado oil or other carrier oil until all the herbs are covered.
- 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. For more information on making infused oils, check this out.
Headache 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.
- 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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