Here is is,
@Lazy Gardener I usually do the "cold" oil for several weeks, but the hot method works if you are in a hurry. I got this recipe from someone on the internet, but I'm sorry to say I've lost the name of the person that I got it from...
Homemade “Neosporin”
1/2 cup
coconut oil (
proven to help heal burns - plus it’s anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, & a great moisturizer)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (full of vitamins & a great moisturizer
)
1/4 cup
dried comfrey (an herb for healing wounds)
1/4 cup
dried calendula (an herb for healing wounds & skin irritations)
2oz
beeswax
2 tablespoons of
honey (natural moisturizer with anti-microbial properties)
10 drops
lavender essential oil (anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, & analgesic) (
optional)
Method
In a medium saucepan – combine the coconut oil, olive oil, comfrey, & calendula. Cook on low to medium heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring often. You can also get more ‘healing zip’ from the herbs by soaking the herbs in the olive oil for 2 to 6 weeks instead of cooking (longer you soak, more healing properties get infused). Then you would follow the rest of the recipe accordingly, with the exception of adding the coconut oil to the mixture before adding in the beeswax.
Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth or coffee filter.
Toss the herbs & wipe out any remaining herbs from your saucepan. Add the strained oil back to your pot, turn the heat to low. Stir in the honey at this point until mixed.
Add the beeswax and stir until completely melted.
Stir in the essential oil, if using, at this point. Once combined, remove from the heat.
You’ll want to work quickly now as the salve starts to set up rather fast. Pour into the glass or tin container(s) of your choice. I used wide mouth 8 oz jars.
Stir or shake occasionally while it cools to ensure that everything settles properly, especially the honey.
Once it sets up, you’re all done. Each batch makes a little over a cup.
Seal it up & keep it on hand for your boo-boos, diaper rash, & dry skin. It keeps for a year.
