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Dandelion Salve

This is a great salve to make in the spring time when the dandelions are in full bloom! This salve is amazing for those aches and pains you may have from the winter blues! It has anti-inflammartory properties. Try it! Dandelions are free!
Prep Time1 d
Active Time30 mins
Yield: 4 ounces

Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • tin or glass container with lid
  • Mixer
  • Spatula

Materials

  • Bowl Dandelions
  • 1 Cup Olive oil/coconut oil
  • 1 tsp. Vitamin E (optional)
  • Drops Essential oil (lavendar, lemongrass, etc)
  • 2 T. Beeswax
  • 2 T Mango/shea butter

Instructions

  • Pick heads of dandelions only. A medium sized bowl full.
  • Let dandelions dry overnight so access water dries.
  • Put dandelions in a crockpot with olive oil/coconut or both. I use both. Cover dandelions with oil. Infuse by turning on low for about 4 hours. The dandelions will have a burnt feel to them.
  • Put dandelions into strainer. Strain out the oil from the dandelions by pressing on them to get all the oils out. When all the oil is strained, you should have at least 1/2 cup. If you have extra, save for another time. You can also infuse twice with fresh dandelions to make the salve stronger.
  • Put 1/2 cup of the strained oil into a double boiler. I use a glass bowl into my cast iron pan which has water at the bottom of the pan. Put the oil into the glass bowl. Start to heat on medium low.
  • Add 2 T beeswax, 2 T of mango/shea butter and let melt. Stir occassionally.
  • Once melted, put into a bowl to mix with your mixer. I have a mixer dedicated to making salves and lotions, but you can use what you want. It will clean up, but it will take some time. Once the mixture is into your mixing bowl, add your essential oils and vitamin E if you want to. Mix until it thickens. It should be a yellowish color.
  • Once mixed, store in a glass container or tin container. Happy making this wonderful salve!