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Homemade Comfrey Ointment

For minor cuts, bumps and sprains. To make things easy, use one cup infused oil. 
Cuisine Herbal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup comfrey infused oil see notes
  • 30 g shaved organic beeswax or beeswax pellets
  • ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil optional

Instructions

  • Melt the beeswax over a double boiler.
  • Warm the infused oil gently so it is just warm to touch.
  • Pour the melted beeswax into the comfrey oil and stir well.
  • Remove from heat and let cool till it is warm to touch again.
  • Add the vitamin E and your choice of essential oils (vitamin E is a preservative).
  • Pour into glass jars and leave to set.
  • Date and label, ready for use!

Notes

The method for the comfrey infused oil can be found here.