Star Anise Salve
This DIY Star Anise salve can be used to treat microbial infections, to help regulate blood sugar, moisturise the skin and so much more!
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Servings: 6 oz
Ingredients
Star Anise Infused Oil
- 1 Cup Star Anise Powder
- 1 Cup Olive Oil
Star Anise Salve
- 1 Cup Infused Star Anise Oil
- 2 TBSP Beeswax pellets
Instructions
Star Anise Infused Oil
- Place the star anise powder into a glass jar.
- Pour over the olive oil, making sure that the powder is fully submerged. It will take some time for the oil to completely cover the powder.
- Put the lid on the jar and store in a dark cupboard for four to six weeks, shaking every couple of days to keep everything submerged.
- Strain 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.
Star Anise 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.
- Let the salve cool and set.
- The salve is now ready to label, date and store.
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Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.