Homemade Drawing Salve
Making your own drawing salve is easier than you might think! This is the perfect recipe to have on hand for when you really need it.
Equipment
- Cheesecloth or similar for straining
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon loose leaf comfrey
- 1 teaspoon loose leaf plantain
- 2 tablespoon bentonite clay
- 2 teaspoon beeswax
- 1 tablespoon activated charcoal
- 25 drops essential oil, I am using 5 of each: lavender, melaleuca, frankincense, clove, and basil
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and loose-leaf herbs to the double boiler. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the oil is dark in color.
- Strain herbs off the oil with a cheesecloth. Discard herbs.
- Place herb-infused oil back into the double boiler along with the clay and beeswax, stirring often until melted.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly before whisking in activated charcoal and essential oils.
- Transfer to an airtight storage container. Allow the drawing salve to cool entirely before securing the lid.
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Notes
To use: Apply a small amount of drawing salve to the affected area and cover it with a bandaid or a wrap.
Tips
- The activated charcoal in this recipe will definitely stain fabrics. Be sure to bandage up the wound so the salve doesn't smear on couches, pillows, clothes, etc.
- Drawing salve should be left on for several hours. Additional applications may be necessary, too.
- You don't need to own a dedicated double boiler; a pot of boiling water with a heat-proof bowl set on top will work just as well.
- If you don't have all of the essential oils, you can just use the ones you do have. You'll still get lots of great added benefits.
- Feel free to reduce the amount of essential oils for those with sensitive skin.
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