Calendula and Plantain Healing Salve

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup dried calendula flowers
1/4 cup dried plantain leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 oz beeswax
Small jar or tin

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Infuse the olive oil with calendula and plantain: Place herbs and oil in a double boiler or heatproof jar in a pot of water. Heat on low for 2-3 hours, ensuring the oil doesn’t burn.
2. Strain the herbs from the oil using cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
3. Return the oil to the double boiler and add the beeswax.
4. Stir until the beeswax melts, then pour into a clean jar or tin.
5. Let cool and solidify before use. This salve works wonders on cuts, scrapes, and dry skin.

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