Comments on: Gardeners Hand Salve Recipe

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:37:36 +0000

In reply to Ada.

Herbalists have traditionally considered comfrey very safe for skin care and it has a lot of benefits. Katie feels very comfortable using it for herself and her kids when used properly. https://wellnessmama.com/remedies/comfrey-leaf-herb-profile/

By: Ada

Ada — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:47:20 +0000

I have read that comfrey is dangerously and even for skincare it should not be used long term. Here is a website saying this: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/comfrey#:~:text=Comfrey%20has%20toxic%20substances%20that,only%20under%20a%20doctor's%20supervision.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:55:45 +0000

In reply to Huzaifa Sardar. The links to all of the ingredients are in the recipe.

By: Huzaifa Sardar

Huzaifa Sardar — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:47:58 +0000

I’m curious about where you obtain all the ingredients.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:45:11 +0000

In reply to Lindsey Pintar. Fresh herbs infused in oil can cause the oil to spoil or grow mold more quickly because of their high water content. If all you have is fresh rosemary you can put it in the dehydrator or in the oven on a very low setting for a few hours first.

By: Lindsey Pintar

Lindsey Pintar — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:33:18 +0000

Is there any benefit or loss to using fresh rosemary?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:12:26 +0000

In reply to Julie. Add 1/2 tsp of arrowroot powder and stir very, very well

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:39:00 +0000

Hi Katie just a bit confused. Do you bring the water in the pan up to a simmer and leave on low or bring the olive oil with the herbs up to a simmer? Thank you 🙂

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:47:56 +0000

Hi Katie! How long can I store the herb infused oil for if I make extra but do not use it all up? Thank you so much 🙂

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:26:13 +0000

Quick note to make it easier for searching recipes- this is a balm (oil, wax, butter) not a salve (oil, wax)

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:32:21 +0000

In reply to Fiona. Very helpful, thank you!

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:32:03 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. I will do that. Thank you for the quick reply!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:19:31 +0000

It’s going to be a bit greasy because of the ingredients. The answer is to use very little if it and massage it in well. I use this every day and it has helped my hands enormously but it takes quite a few minutes to be absorbed. It WILL be absorbed, though.
Hope this helps.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:08:32 +0000

In reply to Julie. You can add more beeswax until you get the consistency you prefer :-)

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:05:51 +0000

Thank you for this recipe! I just made it and wondered if you had a suggestion to make it a bit less greasy?

By: Breeze

Breeze — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:39:08 +0000

I tried this and I love how moisturizing it is! I also love how it sort of acts as a sealant (thank you, beeswax) so it doesn’t all wash off as soon as I wash my hands. It’s definitely on the softer side in comparison to something like Badger Balm but I don’t mind that a bit (less is way more). One thing I noticed is that it’s started to clump/separate a bit. By this, I mean the infused olive oil I used seems to be forming its own little pockets, and the harder components have formed these little harder flecks. I’ve seen this before in homemade balm-type recipes, but am not sure what causes it. I’ve kept it stored in my (very cool) bedroom since it was made. Do you have any idea why this might be happening and/or a solution? My initial thought was reducing the amount of infused oil and making the ratio more even… hmmm. I’d like to make tins of these for Christmas gifts so your feedback is much appreciated! Thanks!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 02 May 2016 20:24:40 +0000

In reply to Liz E. It does reduce while infusing, as some sticks to the herb. I also keep any remaining amount to make a healing lip balm. I store in 4 ounce tins and it makes several.

By: Liz E

Liz E — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:57:12 +0000

Why do you start with 1 cup of olive oil, but only use 1/2 cup in the recipe? Does it reduce while it is infusing?

Also, how much does this make? What size jar do I need to store this recipe?

By: Irma

Irma — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 01:38:02 +0000

What kind of oil did you use?

By: Karen B

Karen B — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 19:25:00 +0000

In reply to Sara B. Taylor. I disagree. You want the oils to infuse IN the oil over a long period of time. If you heat the oil and then place the herbs in after, it will cool too quickly to have much benefit. You warm the herbs and oil together, gently. I often will preheat my oven to 250, and while it's warming up, I put my herbs and carrier oil in an oven safe container. I mix them a bit and once the oven is preheated, I place the container inside and TURN OFF THE OVEN. Do not open for 4-5 hours. They are now gently warmed and infused. Somwtimes, I repeat the process. For Arnica, I heat oven to 300 and then after I turn it off, don't open the oven for 6 hours. I usually repeat, sometimes a couple times, sometimes with fresh herbs for a double strength oil. Regardless, you want to warm the herbs with the oil. :)