How to Make Comfrey and Chickweed Ointment
Ointments made at home are often preferable to commercial ointments, and are completely chemical and preservative free. Comfrey and chickweed ointment is especially useful for a number of skin conditions, including eczema, small cuts, boils, burns, rashes, or exposure to poison ivy.
Things You'll Need:
2 oz. dried comfrey
2 oz. dried chickweed
2 oz. dried plantain
2 cups tea tree oil or sweet almond oil
3 oz. beeswax
Cheesecloth or muslin
Strainer
1
Place the beeswax in the top of a double boiler on low heat, and add the tea tree oil or sweet almond oil.
2
Leave the mixture on low heat low enough for the beeswax to completely melt, and stir in the dried comfrey, dried chickweed and dried plantain until they are thoroughly incorporated into the oils and beeswax.
3
Continue heating the ointment on the lowest heat setting for several hours, or until it looks like the dried herbs are totally infused into the ointment. Stir the mixture occasionally.
4
Fold a large piece of clean cheesecloth or muslin and lay it in a strainer. Strain the comfrey and chickweed ointment through the strainer and into a small bowl.
5
Put the comfrey and chickweed ointment in jars. Allow the ointment to cool, and seal the lids securely.
Tips & Warnings
If you have sensitive skin, try substituting apricot kernel oil. If your skin is more mature, try macadamia nut oil.
If the ointment is too thin, add a bit more beeswax. If it seems to thick, increase the amount of oil slightly.
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Ointments made at home are often preferable to commercial ointments, and are completely chemical and preservative free. Comfrey and chickweed ointment is especially useful for a number of skin conditions, including eczema, small cuts, boils, burns, rashes, or exposure to poison ivy.
Things You'll Need:
2 oz. dried comfrey
2 oz. dried chickweed
2 oz. dried plantain
2 cups tea tree oil or sweet almond oil
3 oz. beeswax
Cheesecloth or muslin
Strainer
1
Place the beeswax in the top of a double boiler on low heat, and add the tea tree oil or sweet almond oil.
2
Leave the mixture on low heat low enough for the beeswax to completely melt, and stir in the dried comfrey, dried chickweed and dried plantain until they are thoroughly incorporated into the oils and beeswax.
3
Continue heating the ointment on the lowest heat setting for several hours, or until it looks like the dried herbs are totally infused into the ointment. Stir the mixture occasionally.
4
Fold a large piece of clean cheesecloth or muslin and lay it in a strainer. Strain the comfrey and chickweed ointment through the strainer and into a small bowl.
5
Put the comfrey and chickweed ointment in jars. Allow the ointment to cool, and seal the lids securely.
Tips & Warnings
If you have sensitive skin, try substituting apricot kernel oil. If your skin is more mature, try macadamia nut oil.
If the ointment is too thin, add a bit more beeswax. If it seems to thick, increase the amount of oil slightly.
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