When you have little ones in the house, there seems to be an endless supply off boo-boos, bug bites, and itchy skin. I like to keep things very simple, which is why I really love essential oils. I have, literally, traded so many products over to a very minimalistic shelf with essential oils and some other holistic remedies.
This all-purpose salve is good for so many things. The coconut oil and olive oil bring nourishment, while the beeswax is known to lock in moisture, foster cells, and protect skin from damaging environmental factors. For children, the BEST two essential oils to have on hand are melaleuca and lavender.
Melaleuca (tea tree oil) is renowned for it’s cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin. Lavender is known as a universal oil that is extremely beneficial to helping many conditions. Combine these two together and you have a powerful weapon to aid in relief.
This salve is cloth diaper safe and newborn-safe. The essential oil dosages in this recipe do not exceed the recommendations for a newborn. I highly recommend using a very safe essential oils with therapeutic benefits like these. Keep this salve on hand for ANYTHING!
All Purpose Healing Salve
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup of Coconut Oil (where to buy)
- 1/2 cup of Olive Oil (where to buy)
- 1/4 Cup of Beeswax (where to buy online) – but find a local beekeeper! I got a 1 lb block for $6.99 at a local co-op!
- 1 Cup of Calendula Flowers (where to buy online) – I got it for $.50 at a local co-op!
- 15 drops of Melaleuca (add 10 drops more for children over 10)
- 15 drops of Lavender (add 10 drops more for children over 10)
DIRECTIONS:
- Put the coconut oil and olive oil in a double boiler. Melt the coconut oil if it isn’t melted already.
- Add the calendula flower petals (dried) and simmer on low for around 2 hours. Make sure to stir a few times during the process. You can also add the oil and calendula to a crockpot and put on low for up to 3 hours.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl through a cheesecloth.
- Now add the calendula oil back to the saucepan and add the beeswax. Melt the beeswax.
- Remove from heat and let cool for around 15 minutes.
- Add the essential oils and stir.
- Pour into a glass jar and store for up to a year! Makes 1 cup!
- 1/2 cup of Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup of Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup of Beeswax
- 1 Cup of Calendula Flowers
- 15 drops of Melaleuca (add 10 drops more for children over 10)
- 15 drops of Lavender (add 10 drops more for children over 10)
- Put the coconut oil and olive oil in a double boiler. Melt the coconut oil if it isn’t melted already.
- Add the calendula flower petals (dried) and simmer on low for around 2 hours. Make sure to stir a few times during the process. You can also add the oil and calendula to a crockpot and put on low for up to 3 hours.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl through a cheesecloth.
- Now add the calendula oil back to the saucepan and add the beeswax. Melt the beeswax.
- Remove from heat and let cool for around 15 minutes.
- Add the essential oils and stir.
- Pour into a glass jar and store for up to a year! Makes 1 cup!
- Source for therapeutic grade essential oils: www.thepaleomama.com/essential-oils
