How to Make Rosemary Salve From Scratch

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How to Make Rosemary Salve From Scratch

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Rosemary salve is a versatile and natural remedy that offers a range of benefits for both skin and overall well-being. Whether you’re looking to soothe aches and pains, enhance skin health, or enjoy its aromatic properties, incorporating rosemary salve into your daily routine can be a simple yet effective way to harness the healing power of this remarkable herb.

Supplies

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  • 1/4 Cup Beeswax
  • Glass Measuring Cup
  • 1 Cup Coconut Oil (or Olive/Avocado Oil)
  • Cheesecloth
  • 6 Springs of Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 Glass Mason Jars
  • 2 4oz Amber Glass Jars with Lids
  • Small Sauce Pan
  • (Optional: Essential Oils for Fragrance)
  • (Optional: Hair Tie)
  • (Optional: Gloves)

Prepping the Rosemary

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  • Wash the fresh or store-bought Rosemary and set aside to dry.

Adding in the Oil

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  • Pull rosemary leaves from the stem into the glass measuring cup.
  • Add one cup of the oil of your choosing to the rosemary and set aside.

Infusing the Rosemary

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  • Add approximately 1-1.5 inches of water to the saucepan.
  • Place the pan onto the stove with the glass measuring up inside (this simulates a double boiler).
  • Turn the burner onto medium-low heat and let simmer for 2-3 hours (Caution: Add more water to the saucepan as needed to keep the rosemary oil from burning).

Straining the Rosemary-infused Oil

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  • Place the cheesecloth over one of the glass jars (Optional: Secure the cheesecloth with a hair tie).
  • Pour the rosemary-infused oil into the jar with the cheesecloth for straining (Caution: The measuring cup will be hot so use a towel or oven mitts to handle).
  • Squeeze the remaining oil into the jar and discard the rosemary leaves (Optional: Use gloves if you do not wish for your hands to be oily).

Creating the Salve

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  • Wipe out the measuring cup to get rid of any leftover leaves.
  • Add 1/4 cup of beeswax pellets into the measuring cup.
  • Add the rosemary-infused oil back into the measuring cup.

Melting the Beeswax

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  • Place the glass measuring cup back into the pan with water.
  • Stir the combination of beeswax and oil to help the wax dissolve (Optional: Once dissolved, add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to the mixture and stir).

Creating the Finished Product

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  • Pour the salve into the amber jars and set aside to cool, this can take from one to two hours to solidify (Caution: Remember the glass measuring cup will be hot so use proper care when handling it).
  • Add the lids to jars and you just made your own rosemary salve.