Make a Salve
Salves/ointments are generally antiseptic and bring healing to scrapes, cuts or burns by forming a protective layer over them. Use a pan or crock-pot to melt lanolin, lard or another base of your choice and stir in your herbs. Heat and occasionally stir until the mixture is darkened (hard or dense herbs will take longer). Strain, removing as many of the herbs as possible. Bottle the liquid while it is still warm and label for use.
The following books have been our best references on making our own salves and ointments at home:
* Herbal Antibiotics
* Practical Herbalism
* The How to Herb Book
