Lemon Balm Salve and Cold Sore Lip Balm
Lemon Balm is such a powerful herb - it's antiviral and serves to support healthy skin and help alleviate cold sores. Learn how to make Lemon Balm Salve in just a few easy steps!
Servings 10 half oz tins
Equipment
- 2 pint canning jars one for infusing your oil and one for storing your infused oil
- 1 glass Pyrex measuring cup for melting your oil and beeswax
- 10 half oz (.5 oz) screw top metal tins
Ingredients
Lemon Balm Infused Oil
- 1/2 C dried lemon balm
- 2/3 C sunflower oil or combination of sunflower, olive and castor, to fill the jar
Lemon Balm Salve
- 4 oz lemon balm infused oil
- .90 oz beeswax pellets
- 20 drops lavender, camphor or peppermint essential oil optional
Instructions
To make Lemon Balm Infused Oil:
- Place the dried lemon balm in your half pint canning jar.
- Cover the lemon balm with your choice of carrier oil. Allow a bit of space at the top for possible expansion. Cap the jar tightly with lid and ring.
- For a stronger oil: infuse at room temperature for 4-6 weeks, shaking the jar daily.
- For a quicker infused oil: place the covered in a crock pot, add water. Place the crock pot on low and heat the jar (surrounded by warm water) for 4-5 hours.
- Strain out the herb from the jar and store in a clean, pint-size canning jar in a cool, dark place. Or, place the jar in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature prior to using for salve.
To make Lemon Balm Salve & Cold Sore Lip Balm:
- Combine the oil and beeswax in a glass Pyrex cup.
- Microwave at short bursts (15-20 seconds) until the beeswax is completely melted.
- Stir in the essential oils, if using.
- Pour into small tins and allow to set. Cover and store in a cool, dark area.
- Shelf life of the lip balm is up to 9 months.