Dandelion Salve
This nourishing dandelion salve is a simple, herbal remedy made from foraged dandelion flowers and skin-loving oils. Rich in anti-inflammatory properties, it’s perfect for soothing dry, cracked skin, calming itchy spots, and easing sore muscles. A must-have for any natural home apothecary!
Yield: 4 tubs
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Quart-Size Jar
- 4 1/2 oz tins
Materials
To Make Dandelion-Infused Oil
- 3-4 cups organic olive oil
- 4 cups dried dandelions chopped
To Make Dandelion Salve
- .25 oz beeswax pastilles
- 1.75 oz dandelion-infused oil
Instructions
Quick Infused Dandelion Oil
- Dry the dandelions completely using a dehydrator, oven, or air drying method. Chop up the dandelions to increase the surface area of the flowers. Loosely fill a quart-sized jar about 3/4 full (about 4 cups chopped dandelions)
- Pour olive oil over the flowers to cover them. Stir to coat and submerge the herbs fully. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace.
- Add water to the Instant Pot and set the jar in the water with the lid on tight so no water gets in the jar. Using the Yogurt or Keep Warm setting, heat the water to about 100ºF. Heat for 6-8 hours, ensuring the temperature does not go above 110ºF (no boiling!).
- Take the jar out of the water and dry off the outside. Let the infused oil cool slightly. Strain it through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a clean, dry storage jar. Label with the date and ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Dandelion Salve
- Combine dandelion-infused oil with beeswax pastilles in a heat-safe container.
- Using a double boiler method or the Instant Pot, melt the beeswax and oil together. Fill with 1-2 inches of water and heat on medium-low. Put the bowl with the beeswax and oil mixture in it to melt it.
- Stir so the mixture is well combined. Pour into 1/2 oz tubs. Allow the salve to cool completely.