I've made Plantain salve before but this recipe is a little different from the one I've used so I decided to save it here so I can try it. The plantain will be shooting up in the yard soon, if not already.
This was posted on Pinterest and the web page where it can be found is: here
Herbal Drawing Salve
The medicinal use of plantain traces back to the Middle Ages. Once thought of as a cure-all herb, herbalists often include it in skin treatments for rashes, splinters and minor irritations. German salve recipes frequently include plantain.
Use care and caution when making your own salves, and consult a physician for any serious stings, bites, rashes or injuries. Always consult a qualified herbalist before dosing yourself with herbal treatments and do a small patch test to ensure you are not allergic to any ingredients.
Ingredients
- Plantain leaves
- Vegetable oil or olive oil
- Beeswax
- Lavender or other herb with sweet scent (optional, although the lavender makes a good antiseptic)
- Glass bottle or jar
- Container for the salve
- Label and marker
Instructions for Making Salve
- Take the leaf of the plantain weed and clean it under running water.
- Pat dry, and place in glass bottle or jar filled with vegetable or olive oil. Use several leaves for stronger potency.
- Store for one month with leaves immersed in oil.
- Strain the mixture, discard leaves and retain the oil.
- Slowly and carefully heat the beeswax in a double boiler.
- Add as much oil as needed, then cool to room temperature.
- Pour or scoop salve into final container, label with remedy name and date and use quickly.
Have a blessed day!
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