Ointments or salve usually deal with a base of petroleum jelly, like for instance Vaseline. If you read back through the herbs and herbal remedies that I have written extensively on in the past, you can choose which herbs best suits your specific affliction and need. Once you have compiled a list of herbs (usually 2-6 herbs) for your issues, you are ready to make your ointment.
STEPS:
1. Take you petroleum jelly and heat in a double boiler. Make sure it is hot but not boiling. (start on high for a few minutes then turn to medium heat)
2. Add your herbs when the base is thoroughly melted.
3. Remember not to get it to a rolling boil or it may dry up quickly.
4. Slowly cook the herbs (medium heat) in the melted base for about 2-21/2 hours.
5. Remove it from the heat and strain it with a cheese cloth.
Let it cool and there you have salve or a ‘healing ointment’.
These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.
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