Balm

🌿 Basic Herbal Balm Recipe

✅ Supplies Needed:

• Herb-infused oil (like calendula, comfrey, lavender, or plantain)
• Beeswax pastilles or grated beeswax
• Optional: Essential oils, vitamin E oil
• Clean glass jar or small tins for storage
• Double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan
• Cheesecloth or strainer (if infusing your own oil)
• Label and marker

✨ Simple Balm Formula:

• 1 cup herbal-infused oil
• ¼ cup beeswax pastilles (adjust for desired firmness)
• Optional: 10–20 drops essential oil (e.g., lavender, tea tree)

🌿 How to Make It:

1. Infuse the Oil (if needed)

• Combine dried herbs with a carrier oil (like olive, jojoba, or coconut).
• Gently heat using a double boiler for 1–3 hours on low, or infuse in a sunny window for 2–4 weeks.
• Strain well before use.

2. Melt the Ingredients

• Place infused oil and beeswax in a double boiler.
• Heat gently, stirring until the beeswax is fully melted.
• Remove from heat.

3. Add Extras (Optional)

• Add essential oils or vitamin E now.
• Stir well.

4. Pour and Set

• Carefully pour the liquid balm into clean tins or jars.
• Let cool and harden completely (about 30–60 minutes).
• Label and date your balm.

📌 Storage and Use:

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Shelf life: 6–12 months
• Apply as needed to dry skin, minor wounds, insect bites, or irritation.