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Lavender Healing Salve — Step 1: Lavender Oil
The base for any healing salve. This infused oil captures lavender's calming, skin-soothing properties. Make it once, use it for salves, massage oils, or bath blends.
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients
- ●1 cup olive oil (or sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil)
- ●1/4 cup dried lavender buds
- ●*Equipment:**
- ●A clean glass jar with tight lid
- ●A fine-mesh strainer and cheesecloth
- ●A double boiler (for quick method only)
Method
- *Slow method (best quality):**
- Place the dried lavender in a jar. Cover with the oil. Seal tightly.
- Place in a sunny window. Shake every few days for 2–4 weeks.
- Strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all the oil. Discard the spent herbs.
- *Quick method:**
- Combine the lavender and oil in a double boiler. Heat on the lowest setting for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally. The oil should be warm — never smoking.
- Strain through cheesecloth. Let cool completely before storing.
- *Storage:** Store in a clean glass bottle or jar, away from direct sunlight.
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