Juniper Berry Salve
An easy, healing juniper berry salve to soothe inflammation. This DIY salve uses only 3 ingredients and is the perfect addition to any medicine cupboard.
Yield: 6 2-ounce tins
Cost: $2
Equipment
Materials
Infused Oil
- 1 cup carrier oil of choice
- 2 tablespoons dried juniper berries crushed
Salve
- 1 cup juniper berry infused oil
- ¼ cup beeswax pellets or grated
Instructions
Infused Oil
- Method 1: Add the oil and juniper berries to a double boiler over low heat for 4 hours. Strain the oil from the berries before moving on to step 2.
- Method 2: Place the oil and berries into a glass jar, screw the lid on tightly and place the jar in a cool, dark place to infuse for 4 weeks. Strain the berries before moving on to step 2.
Salve
- Combine the juniper berry infused oil and the beeswax in a double boiler over low heat.
- Gently stir until all is melted and combined, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the salve mixture into metal salve tins and allow them to cool until fully set and solid, at least 2 hours.
- Store the tins in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
