Making Herb-Infused Oils & Salves Class Notes (PDF)

Herb-infused oils and salves are easy herbal preparations you can make in your own home for use on a wide variety of complaints like cuts, bug bites, bee stings, sun exposure, bruises, and more. Even better, some of the most useful topical herbs are probably already growing wild in your yard and if not, are easy to introduce and grow! Once you know the basics of making infused oils and salves, you’ll be prepared to concoct your own blends that are specific to your needs, with materials that are close at hand.

In these class notes, you'll learn how to source high-quality herbs, which tools and supplies you'll need to make your own oils and salves, and the different carrier oils and fats you can use. You'll also receive step-by-step instructions for crafting herb-infused oils and salves at home, along with information about 14 medicinal herbs that lend themselves well to these preparations. Recipes include Calendula-Infused Oil and Green Goodness Salve.

10 pages | 4,800 words | 2 recipes