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Yarrow Salve

Use this yarrow salve recipe to make boo boo sticks or a yarrow balm to have on hand for a large variety of uses.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 2-ounce tins
Author: Kristen Wood
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

  • ½ cup yarrow infused oil
  • ½ cup beeswax yellow or white, pellets or chopped from the block

Instructions

  • Firstly, make yarrow infused oil if you do not have some on hand already.
  • In a double boiler over low heat, add the yarrow infused oil and beeswax.
  • Stir until completely melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Quickly and carefully pour the mixture into metal salve tins or for boo-boo sticks, pour the mixture into lip balm tubes.
  • Let the salve set and cool completely before placing the lids on the tins and/or tubes.

Notes

This is a hard-set salve. I like this consistency for first aid use, as it has great staying power once applied as opposed to a softer-set salve. Having said that, if you prefer a softer salve, use 1/4 cup beeswax instead of 1/2 cup.