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A jar labeled "Wound Healing Salve" containing a herbal formula made with yarrow, calendula, and plantain is displayed beside loose herbs and a piece of beeswax on a textured surface.

DIY Herbal Wound Healing Salve with Yarrow, Plantain & Calendula

An herbal salve recipes specifically designed to help stop bleeding and support faster wound healing, featuring three incredible herbs: yarrow, plantain, and calendula.
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Servings 4 2 oz tins

Equipment

  • Small glass jars or metal tins
  • Double Boiler (or just a pot and heat-safe bowl)
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Labels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Dried Yarrow
  • 1/4 cup Dried Plantain
  • 1/4 cup Dried Calendula
  • 2 TBSP Beeswax Bar or Pellets
  • 1 TBSP Vitamin e Oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the herbs (yarrow, plantain, and calendula) and your chosen oil into a double boiler.
  • Gently warm on very low heat. Aim for just a barely-there simmer for about 1 hour (or longer if you have the time!).
  • Carefully strain out the herbs using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  • Pour your infused oil (1 cup) back into the double boiler.
  • Add beeswax and melt it gently until fully dissolved (about 15-20 minutes for bars, less for pellets).
  • Remove from heat, stir in vitamin E oil, and let cool slightly so you don’t burn yourself (about 2 minutes).
  • Pour the mixture into your clean jars or tins.
  • Let cool completely—salve will solidify after about 20 minutes, but wait a full 24 hours for it to fully solidify before use.
  • Add lids and label with ingredients and date. 

Notes

Simply apply a small amount directly to clean cuts, scrapes, or minor wounds using a cotton swab.