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Leah’s backyard bug bite balm recipe. This herbal infusion...
Leah’s backyard bug bite balm recipe.
This herbal infusion has worked wonders for us to quickly relieve itchy bug bites or stings and it’s all-natural! There’s a good chance the ingredients for this recipe are already in your backyard and kitchen, too.
Recipe:
1 cup dried and finely chopped broadleaf plantain leaves (magic anti-itch ingredient, astringent, anti inflammatory, promotes skin cell healing)
3 tbsp dried oregano ( numbing agent, anti microbial,anti bacterial, anti inflammatory)
2 tbsp cayenne powder (pain reliever, closes wounds)
1 tbsp turmeric powder ( anti inflammatory, antibacterial,anti fungal,antiviral, mild anesthetic)
1 tbsp dried rosemary ( anti bacterial, mild pain reliever/numbing agent)
1 tbsp dried basil (anti bacterial/anti inflammatory)
Coconut oil (Or olive oil or other carrier oil)
Optional: beeswax for making a salve.
Melt enough carrier oil in a pot to just cover the herbs. Keep on very low heat for at least 2-4 hours. Stir every so often. Once cool enough, strain oil through cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove herbs. Oil will take on the color, smell, and properties of the herbs. Repeat process with a new batch of dried plantain and the same oil to make it more potent, if need be. If adding beeswax, return oil to pot and melt in wax to achieve desired hardness. Keep infused oils refrigerated or in a cool dark place. Salves can be more portable. Salves and infused oils are usually good for about a year.
#herbalism #wildcrafting #naturalremedy #herbalmedicine #bugbites #mosquitobites #recipe #homeremedy #organic #natural #diy #homemade ift.tt/29R6Gu9
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Leah’s backyard bug bite balm recipe. This herbal infusion...
Leah’s backyard bug bite balm recipe.
This herbal infusion has worked wonders for us to quickly relieve itchy bug bites or stings and it’s all-natural! There’s a good chance the ingredients for this recipe are already in your backyard and kitchen, too.
Recipe:
1 cup dried and finely chopped broadleaf plantain leaves (magic anti-itch ingredient, astringent, anti inflammatory, promotes skin cell healing)
3 tbsp dried oregano ( numbing agent, anti microbial,anti bacterial, anti inflammatory)
2 tbsp cayenne powder (pain reliever, closes wounds)
1 tbsp turmeric powder ( anti inflammatory, antibacterial,anti fungal,antiviral, mild anesthetic)
1 tbsp dried rosemary ( anti bacterial, mild pain reliever/numbing agent)
1 tbsp dried basil (anti bacterial/anti inflammatory)
Coconut oil (Or olive oil or other carrier oil)
Optional: beeswax for making a salve.
Melt enough carrier oil in a pot to just cover the herbs. Keep on very low heat for at least 2-4 hours. Stir every so often. Once cool enough, strain oil through cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove herbs. Oil will take on the color, smell, and properties of the herbs. Repeat process with a new batch of dried plantain and the same oil to make it more potent, if need be. If adding beeswax, return oil to pot and melt in wax to achieve desired hardness. Keep infused oils refrigerated or in a cool dark place. Salves can be more portable. Salves and infused oils are usually good for about a year.
#herbalism #wildcrafting #naturalremedy #herbalmedicine #bugbites #mosquitobites #recipe #homeremedy #organic #natural #diy #homemade ift.tt/29R6Gu9
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