Peppermint Pine Headache Salve

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Mint, Dried leaves

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/4 tsp Peppermint essential oil
  • 2/3 cup Sunflower or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Tamanu oil

• Other

  • ½ oz. beeswax
  • 2 T. dried pine needles, chopped

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 T. dried mint leaves, crumbled
• 2 T. dried pine needles, chopped
• ⅔ cup sunflower or olive oil
• 1 T. tamanu oil
• ½ oz. beeswax
• ½ t. - ¾ t. peppermint essential oil

Directions

• Infuse the mint leaves and pine needles into the sunflower or olive oil. Once it has sufficiently infused, strain the oil. You can store this infused oil for up to 9-12 months before making the salve.
• When youre ready to make the salve, combine ½ cup of the infused oil with the tamanu and beeswax in a canning jar or other heatproof container. Set the container down into a small saucepan containing 1-2 of water, then place the pan over a medium-low burner until the beeswax has melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint oil. Carefully pour the hot mixture into tins or jars.
• Depending on your preference, you may want a softer or firmer salve. If so, just remelt the product and add a pinch more beeswax for a firmer consistency or a little more oil for a softer salve.
• If you pain persists, is chronic or gets worse, check with your health care provider for further advice.
• Shelf life of the salve is around 6-9 months, if stored in a cool location, out of direct sunlight.