*Salves*
Salves are umm… amazing. This one uses plantain (not the fruit) which is extremely easy to find. There are many many ways to make them. The general idea is slowly heating the oil with the plant so it absorbs the plant compounds. I will explain using a crockpot because it is easiest, but a double boiler works as well.
How to make it: Fill a jar with finely chopped plantain leaves. Cover with a neutral oil such as coconut oil. Place lid loosely on jar. Place a clean towel in your crockpot. Place jar on towel and fill crockpot with water up to 2 inches from the jar rim. Heat on low for a minimum of 12 hours, up to 24 hours. Once cool enough to handle, strain leaves out and discard. On a double boiler, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax for each cup of oil. Once melted, pour in oil discarding the water that has settled to the bottom (some oil is bound to be tossed with it, but you DO NOT want water in the salve) and mix thoroughly. Pour into jars while still warm and allow to cool. It will firm up once it is cool.
How to use it: apply to affected area generously as often as needed.
What is it used for? Bug bites, nettle stings, minor snake bites that are NOT poisonous, rashes, minor cuts, poison ivy, sunburn, burns, and basically everything else that is a skin related issue. I use this stuff for EVERYTHING.
Stuck in the city
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