Wild Pansy Salve

Violas are an edible flower, that also have some medicinal use. Learn how to use the leaves of this lovely plant in a wild pansy salve.

Keyword: Homemade, Johnny Jump Up, Salve, Viola, Wild Pansy

Prep Time: 15

Infuse: 28

Servings: Oz

Author: S Jones

First you will need to infuse the wild pansy leaves 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.

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.
The salve is now ready to label, date and store.

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