Homemade Herbal Antibiotic Ointment

Herbal Antibiotic Ointment in a glass jar

This homemade herbal antibiotic ointment is probably not quite as potent as commercially purchased products, but it will still soothe irritations while encouraging wounds to heal using all natural ingredients.

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Keyword: Antibiotic Ointment, Calendula, Comfrey, Plantain

Prep Time: 15

Infuse Time: 28

Total Time: 28 15

Servings: -10 Ounces

Author: S Jones

Ingredients

Infused Oil

Plantain Leaves Dried
Comfrey Leaves Dried
Calendula Flowers Dried
Carrier Oil Such as Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil

Antibiotic Ointment

1 Cup Infused Oil
8 TBSP Beeswax
15 Drops Essential Oils Optional

Instructions

Infused Oil

Fill a glass jar half full with dried plantain and comfrey leaves and calendula flowers.
Pour over the avocado oil (or other carrier oil) until the jar is completely full, making sure that all the leaves and flowers are fully covered.
Add the lid to the jar and keep in a cool, dark area.
Infuse for 4 – 6 weeks, shaking every now and then when you walk past. Shaking is not absolutely necessary, so if you forgot, don’t stress about it. Infusing oils can also be done in a crockpot on the warm setting or on the stove.
Once you have the infused oil, strain out the herbs using a cheesecloth and pour the oil into a clean, glass jar. The herbs that are leftover can be added to your compost bin.

Herbal Antibiotic Ointment

TIP – When using beeswax in your products, just note that it does harden very quickly as it cools. This means that it can be quite difficult to remove from the dishes and cutlery that is used. For this reason, I have dedicated bowls and cutlery that is only used for making homemade products, especially ones that contain beeswax.
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.
Let it cool slightly before adding the essential oil if using and mix through.
Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.
Let the ointment cool and set.
The ointment is now ready to label, date and store.

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Notes

Important Comfrey Notes

It is not advised to use comfrey salve on deep, open wounds and wounds that need stitches. It is so powerful that it can stimulate healing on the outside, and in doing so, trap bacteria and other microorganisms inside which can lead to abscesses and/or infections.

There is also a lot of information around regarding taking comfrey internally. In the past comfrey was used internally, though now this is not recommended as it can potentially cause damage to your liver.

There is a lot of discussion around this plant, and the safest ways to use it, so before using, please do your research.

In some trials, there has been reports of a small amount of people having skin reactions to comfrey. As with everything, there is always the possibility of an allergy, so complete a small patch test before using for the first time.