Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and vaseline together for a time. My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. This is how it is layed out in the book comfrey root, dried st. johns wort, fresh calendula flower, dried plantain leaf, dried chickweed herb, dried mullein leaf, dried (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) says extracted and concentrated into a base of olive oil, bees wax and bees propolis This recipe is from the therapeutic herb manual, but I want to make it in vaseline bec. i dont know how otherwise. Can anyone tell me what the amts or parts or ozs YOU would use for this recipe? AND, should I add several capsules of vit. E for preserving? Thanks much Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 rja86 wrote: > Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with > vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and > vaseline together for a time. > My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. > This is how it is layed out in the book > comfrey root, dried > st. johns wort, fresh > calendula flower, dried > plantain leaf, dried > chickweed herb, dried > mullein leaf, dried > (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) > Well I don't know the amounts, but I can think of two more things that one might add, and that is thyme and eucalyptus. These where two of the ingredients in an old tube of first add ointment that I have. It worked really well on a burn I had as well as a lot of cuts scratches, and err..more delicate areas that tend to give one trouble from time to time, thyme is an disinfectant (antibacterial, viral and fungus if I remember right) as well as an an anaesthetic, and same for eucalyptus. Goat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Thank you for your reply. I have alot of eucalyptus in my area. Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 First infuse the herbs in olive oil (to cover). Warm place for two weeks. Stir or shake at least once a day. Sorcy would say start on a new moon, strain on the full moon. Since the moon is only 5 days old, that would mean wait another three and a halve weeks. Then take equal amounts of the herboils. Measure how much you have. Add 10 to 12 grs of beeswax (depends on the stiffness you want) to 120 mls of oil (I believe that's halve a cup in America, isn't it?). Slowly heat together, until the beeswax is melted (stirring continually). If you don't use olive oil, the amount of beeswax will vary, usually more is needed, especially when you use almond oil. But that is less stable. so I prefer olive. Let cool a little bit and then add the EO's you want. Pour in pots. Close pots immediately (if you have added the EO's). That's all. You can find these instructions in every herb book. They are very simple. Success! Laurie. Laurie Borgman AstroAroma http://members.ams.chello.nl/l.borgman - <rja86 <herbal_remedies > Monday, January 29, 2001 12:58 AM [herbal remedies] ointment > Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with > vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and > vaseline together for a time. > My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. > This is how it is layed out in the book > comfrey root, dried > st. johns wort, fresh > calendula flower, dried > plantain leaf, dried > chickweed herb, dried > mullein leaf, dried > (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) > > says extracted and concentrated into a base of olive oil, bees wax and > bees propolis > This recipe is from the therapeutic herb manual, but I want to make it > in vaseline bec. i dont know how otherwise. > Can anyone tell me what the amts or parts or ozs YOU would use for this > recipe? AND, should I add several capsules of vit. E for preserving? > Thanks much > > Take good care. > > Love, > Renee and Jerry > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Renee, I would strongly advise against using vaseline or any other petroleum product on your skin (or in any other way in contact with your body). To make a great salve or ointment, steep your herbs in warm vegetable oil (olive and almond are good, preferably organic and cold-pressed). Then melt a little beeswax in it until it's the consistency you want. There are basic instructions for making salves in the maillist files -- the new URL is herbal remedies and then click on 'Files.' I don't think any of us are terribly scientific when we make our salves -- use what you have on hand, equal proportions work well unless you need more of the healing qualities of a specific herb, and use enough oil to thoroughly cover the herbs. Eucalyptus is a good suggestion for antiseptic, or you can use lavender or myrrh. Peace, Laura > Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and vaseline together for a time. > My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. > This is how it is layed out in the book > comfrey root, dried > st. johns wort, fresh > calendula flower, dried > plantain leaf, dried > chickweed herb, dried > mullein leaf, dried > (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) > > says extracted and concentrated into a base of olive oil, bees wax and bees propolis > This recipe is from the therapeutic herb manual, but I want to make it in vaseline bec. i dont know how otherwise. > Can anyone tell me what the amts or parts or ozs YOU would use for this recipe? AND, should I add several capsules of vit. E for preserving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Thank you very much for the recipe. I will print it out. Would you use all of those herbs mentioned? In California, its chilly outside, and with this stupid power problem, we keep the house 65 to 70, so no warm windowsill. I have floor vent that heat goes thru that I can put the jars on, but the heat wont be steady, just intermittant. That probably isnt a good idea right? I tried infusig calendula once on the stove, but couldnt keep at the 120 degrees, and my crockpot is to big. Thank you again for you great help! Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 I just went to the URL below and the column to the left that has a heading name " Files " is not a live link. How do you access the " Files " ? mamalaura wrote: > Renee, > > I would strongly advise against using vaseline or any other petroleum product on your skin (or in any other way in contact with your body). To make a great salve or ointment, steep your herbs in warm vegetable oil (olive and > almond are good, preferably organic and cold-pressed). Then melt a little beeswax in it until it's the consistency you want. > > There are basic instructions for making salves in the maillist files -- the new URL is herbal remedies and then click on 'Files.' > > I don't think any of us are terribly scientific when we make our salves -- use what you have on hand, equal proportions work well unless you need more of the healing qualities of a specific herb, and use enough oil to thoroughly > cover the herbs. Eucalyptus is a good suggestion for antiseptic, or you can use lavender or myrrh. > > Peace, > Laura > > > Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and vaseline together for a time. > > My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. > > This is how it is layed out in the book > > comfrey root, dried > > st. johns wort, fresh > > calendula flower, dried > > plantain leaf, dried > > chickweed herb, dried > > mullein leaf, dried > > (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) > > > > says extracted and concentrated into a base of olive oil, bees wax and bees propolis > > This recipe is from the therapeutic herb manual, but I want to make it in vaseline bec. i dont know how otherwise. > > Can anyone tell me what the amts or parts or ozs YOU would use for this recipe? AND, should I add several capsules of vit. E for preserving? > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Thank you for replying. I will NOT use vaseline now. I will make the ointment from olive oil. Thanks again. Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 I was able to go into the files, but couldnt find the instructions for ointments. Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 --- Hi Renee, Here's another way you can make your ointment. This is how I make mine in the winter when I don't have much sun. Make 1 pint of infusion or decoction with your herbs.Strain off the liquid.(a pint of water equals 2 cups- I use 2 to 4 teas. herbs) Measure out the fat and/or oil for the base. Pour oil in pan( I use 6 oz.)(if using a solid melt togather while stirring) Just heat enough to melt. Add strain herbal extract/tea. Simmer until water is evaporated and extract is mixed with oil.I use a double boiler. Easier to contro temp. Don't overheat. Once the bubbling has stop the water is evaporated. If you want it thicker you can add beeswax- add at this point and heat just to melt. If you use lard or tallow -add vitamin E or tincture of benzoin to help preserve the ointment.( I use 1 oz.) Have fun!! June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Thank you June. I will print this out. Take good care. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 I would not use vasaline. Maybe an Un-petroleum base instead. What does everyone else think? Jamie - <rja86 <herbal_remedies > Sunday, January 28, 2001 4:58 PM [herbal remedies] ointment > Hi, I want to make an antibacterial, healing salve and make it with > vaseline as described in David Hoffmans book. Heat the herbs and > vaseline together for a time. > My question is, the recipe doesnt give amts or parts. > This is how it is layed out in the book > comfrey root, dried > st. johns wort, fresh > calendula flower, dried > plantain leaf, dried > chickweed herb, dried > mullein leaf, dried > (i was going to add echinacea for infections?) > > says extracted and concentrated into a base of olive oil, bees wax and > bees propolis > This recipe is from the therapeutic herb manual, but I want to make it > in vaseline bec. i dont know how otherwise. > Can anyone tell me what the amts or parts or ozs YOU would use for this > recipe? AND, should I add several capsules of vit. E for preserving? > Thanks much > > Take good care. > > Love, > Renee and Jerry > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 I already wondered. Since I always have enough work for days, I wouldn't know how to do it all on the new moon :-) Even though I always have loads of energy at those times. Yes, I also start on any time and strain when I think the herbs have given everything they have. And often continue with a new load of herbs in the infused oil. But it is hard to find a warm spot in the house big enough for all the pots. No radiators. A gas heater in the livingroom, so the pots go around it. Thanks for your comments! Where in Germany do you live? Laurie. Laurie Borgman AstroAroma http://members.ams.chello.nl/l.borgman > Sorcy would say start on a new moon, > strain on the full moon. Since the moon is only 5 days old, that would mean > wait another three and a halve weeks. > --- > no she wouldn't my dear <grin>. Sorcy infuses her oils indefinately (only > starting with the three day heat project on fresh herbs, then straining, > putting in dried herbs, and leaving it be until it is needed, hehehe). > Preferably in the sun, but in this season, any ole radiator surface is full > of bottles > And the longer the better/stronger applies for me every time... the only > thing about the moon phases is to make sure you have at least one full one > in there from new to full, and strain on the full.... otherwise, I'm pretty > flexible myself..... now, if I KNOW i'm tincing strong herbs that can't be > consumed after more then two weeks, I wait for new moon.... otherwise, in > they go <wink> > > Sorcygrinning > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2001 Report Share Posted February 1, 2001 I know those areas very well. I lived in the Kaiserslautern, Ramstein Area for 10 years. I really miss the place now that I am here in Florida. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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