Herb Of The Week - Red Clover - Ointment Recipe

[Guest guest]

This basic ointment has been used for ages to treat dry skin, eczema,

psoriasis and other skin disorders. This is a very basic recipe and

easily be modified to include other soothing herbs and oils.

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

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Basic Red Clover Ointment

 

 

 

Red Clover Blossoms, generous handful

8 oz olive oil by weight

2 oz (4 tbsp) beeswax

 

In a Pyrex bowl, place a handful of red clover and cover with warm olive

oil.

Place in a pot of boiling water to keep oil warm. Let herb sit in warm

oil for several hours. Strain.

(The infusion step can also easily be done in a crock-pot on the low

setting)

Melt wax in a double boiler pot (top part of course and add the

infused olive oil gradually. Stir. Pour into containers and let cool.

Cover when fully cooled.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

This is wonderful Chris. You're the best!!!

 

Thanks for all the great info you (and everyone) share with us here.

I love this group and learn so much every day.

 

Michelle