3 NEW All~Purpose Healing Salve BLENDS!
Camp Wander's All Purpose Healing Salve, proving it's usefulness with completely natural healing, softening and antiseptic properties...
Great news! I've added 3 new blends that put this workhorse of a salve to even more uses, from wound care to wrinkle softening...
One recipe of All Purpose Healing Salve and a selection of essential oils can make {five} 4 oz custom blends by changing the EOs in the basic recipe {click here}. Mix and Match!
The base of the salve is organic extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil and olive oil. Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer with antibacterial properties. Olive oil has lots of anti-oxidants too, including Hydroxytyrosol and with anti-inflammatory properties.
The Basic Ingredients
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One recipe will fill five 4 oz glass jam jars.
1 Cup Organic Virgin Coconut Oil {my favorite brand}
1 Cup Olive Oil
4 T. Beeswax Pastilles (generous)
Slowly melt the coconut, olive oil and beeswax in a mason jar, in a warm bath, stirring with a knife every few minutes until melted. While waiting for the melt, line up {five} 4 oz jam jars with your EOs nearby.
Decide which blends you want to create and add the essential oils to each jar before filling.
Now you're ready to fill each jar with the melted coconut and olive oil stopping a half inch from the rim. Let cool until the salve hardens. Top with a paper towel while cooling. Secure lid tightly after the salve hardens.
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Frankincense, Lavender and Cypress combined create an effective anti-aging blend that I've used and LOVED for quite some time now.
With a blend of Frankincense, Lavender and Cypress your face & body will benefit from their regenerative properties as well as the extra moisturizing properties of coconut and olive oil.
Add 12 drops each to one 4 oz jar.
L.L.P. Allergy Blend______________________________
Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint, an all natural anti-histamine with far reaching benefits! I'm convinced that many chronic issues are a result of an allergic reaction to toxins that we're all exposed to everyday. The L.L.P. Allergy Blend has proven itself to be a powerful ally for many!
*At the end of this post, I've added links to testimonials attributing to this simple protocol with some amazing results!
Especially beneficial for allergies that manifest themselves through skin outbreaks or chronic itching. L.L.P. Salve can compliment your daily L.L.P. protocol along with the added attributes of skin softening, soothing and the antibacterial properties of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint.
Why not add the L.L.P. blend to your salve in addition to your other applications, allowing even more opportunity for the healing effects of the Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint antihistamine protocol. Add 30 drops to one 4 oz jar.
Aches & Pain Blend
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carpal tunnel, headaches, joint pain from arthritis
Now that Birch EO, the most powerful essential oil for pain relief with aspirin like qualities is available from Spark Naturals, the ability to make your own powerful Icy Hot - like pain reliever is a reality. PURE Birch essential oil is hard to come by and in high demand for a reason - natural pain relief. Combine Birch for pain, White Fir for inflammation and Frankincense to further enhance the properties of all three EOs, driving them deeper into the affected tissue. Add 30 drops Birch, 10 drops Frankincense, 10 drops White Fir.
CW All Purpose Salves are simple to make, versatile and potent! Make your own and keep it in your Wellness Arsenal. Crafted with pure plant essence, super healthy coconut oil and emollient olive oil you can look younger, dress a wound, calm a child, alleviate allergies and SO much more!
The End!
http://campwander.blogspot.com/2012/12/allergies-inflammation-power-of.html
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2013/01/lavender-lemon-and-peppermint-the-natural-antihistamine.html
http://activelyparticipateinyourownlife.blogspot.com/2012/11/cys-remarkable-progress-doterra-llp.html
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posted by Rebecca @ 7:30 PM
106 Comments
106 Comments:
Maybe a silly question, but do you mix/stir it all together once everything has been added to the jars or just let it sit to cool? Looking forward to making these. Thanks!
Thank you Rebecca! I've made your first healing salve and it's nice. We live in Arizona and when I first made it I was surprised that it wasn't harder, I know our climate has a lot to do with that. I warmed it and added just a little more beeswax =) Great stuff and I can't wait to make these!
Not silly! I was wondering the same! :D
8 drops Lavender
6 drops Lemon
4 drops Melaleuca
My daughter gets eczema around her eyes from her winter allergies. The base sounds like it would help a lot with that. Any tips on what oils might help as well?
Bless you and thank you for sharing!
Hi Rebecca - For the last several months, I'm waking up in the middle of the night having trouble breathing - due to something I'm allergic to in my room. Even tho we are planning on purchasing new pillow and a mattress, I was going crazy. Last nite was the first time in a long time I really slept. I took a capsule and filled it with 3 drops each of LLP. Then I made the salve and slathered it on my feet - I wasnt taking any chances. IT WORKED! IT WORKED! plus my hands and feet are super soft today! I can't wait to make the others!
Once you pour the melted coconut and olive oil on top of the essential oils that you already added to each jar, you won't need to stir because they'll get mixed in but you can for peace of mind :))
Thanks Jan!
Hi Rebecca, I start my day with you everyday and am hoping you have an answer for a problem i have been having for 9 months. I have an anal fissure. I went to a medical doctor after suffering with pain for about a month. He suggested nitroglycerine cream which is an RX he gave me. After suffering i reluctantly tried it and it did not work. Can you suggest an essential oil and method to use to heal the fissure? Thanks for your help.
Just wondering which essential oils you would add to this salve for hot flashes and waking up all night.....
I would use the L.L.P. blend for hot flashes Sara.
@Dawnelle - the Vit E, a powerful antioxidant. It will help extend the shelf life of a carrier oil-keep it from going rancid. But it is not a preservative. Hope this help!
Where do you purchase your beeswax?
Could I ask what brand of beeswax pastilles you use? I am ordering them from Amazon and I see in some of the reviews that some people have trouble with the smell of some of them.
Thank you so much! I have everything to make lotion bars out of beeswax and coconut oil and was trying to figure out what essentials oils I wanted to mix in. I can't thank you enough!
I buy mine from Amazon, I can't find them locally!
I usually buy the organic pastilles :))
You're welcome!
Rebecca,
I've made the All Purpose Healing Salve and love it. I'm going to make the LLP next for pup. He's a Frenchie and has terrible allergies. I'd be willing to give it try internally for him, but would be concerned over the dosing. He's only 28lbs. I figured I'd try the salve first to see if it helps alleviate some of the itching. He's on a prescription allergy med as well, but not one with steroids in it. Have you heard of anyone trying it on dogs?
Thank you for all you do here. I can't wait to give the LLP a try. I need more Beeswax first....
Thanks Alison :)) I think this is an excellent idea of yours...should be effective for your Frenchie. If you have a cat, another story! Just remember cats do not tolerate citrus oils.
Is the recipe for the antiseptic for one jar or for four jars?
The EO amounts for the antiseptic recipe above is for ONE jar :))
Yay! I had enough beeswax to make one jar of the LLP. It's cooling and I'm going to have my hubby try it tonight, and I'll be trying on my Frenchie.
Thank you!! :)
How do you feel about using these products during pregnancy? Including the blemish balm with tea tree and lavender. I read many conflicting things. A lot of skin care lines have essential oils in them that are specific to pregnant women, and then I read stay away from essential oils if you are pregnant. Frustrating.
I seem to be overly sensitive for some reason to using oils neet so I have mixed them with a carrier. It still seems to effect me when I put it on my neck/shoulders for muscle tension and headache. Any suggestions on how to get benefits from the oils applying to my body externally? I take LLV daily and really want the oils to work for me on headaches and muscle aches.
Thank you in advance!!
My advice to start with TINY amounts of EO mixed with carrier oil. Taking the LLV Pack will help you ease the sensitivity too I believe but, always listen to your body :))
Danielle, I understand that it's very confusing...so much conflicting information out there for pregnant women. You need to follow your instincts here, if you're using a pure plant essence without additives or pesticides I believe you're fine to use any doTERRA oil. Peppermint shouldn't be used in the 3rd trimester however because it can cause milk reduction. My daughters have all used doTERRA EOs all through their pregnancies and benefited greatly. I'd like to recommend an excellent book to you...written by a midwife who uses doTERRA EOs for pregnancy, labor and birth, an excellent book!
http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oils-Pregnancy-Birth-Babies/dp/0985528001/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360768560&sr=8-1&keywords=stephanie+fritz
Rebecca, what a fabulous post! I am a Herbalist, so I'd be interested to see what sources you may have consulted concerning the anti-aging benefits of EOs.
All my best,
Wade
Hi ya Rebecca, thanks for the post :)
and thanks for your face cleansing recipe too! I made it for myself about 2 weeks ago, I've already noticed the benefit but have still to make it through the adjustment period ;)
I'm mid-30 and have really sensitive skin so I only used the lavendar essential oil to play it safe. As you had used 3 drops each of 4 eo's, I decided to use 9 drops of the lavendar eo.
I just wanted to check with you about quantity of eo drops per batch. What would be the maximum amount of drops? And is there a rule of thumb for facial products?
Many thanks,
Dee
There isn't a rule of thumb except to start with fewer drops then work up to more if needed. We all accept essential oils differently, it basically comes down to what works best for YOU :)
Would it make a difference if you used solid beeswax grated, or does it have to be pastillies?
Also would this recipe be good for diaper cream with meleluca and or on guard. Thought it would be better then all the chemicals in the other cream!
Thank you
Cindy
Cindy, you can use grated beeswax too but you'll have to experiment with the amount, I've always used pastilles so I can't give you exact measurement.
My daughters use Healing Salve all the time for diaper rash and dry patches on babies and kids alike...it's great!
What exactly will the pastilles do? Does it make it more oily or more solid?
Thank you for your help, I love your site!
The beeswax, whether in pastille form or grated gives the salve stability.
Can you make this without the beeswax? I know it won't really be a solid salve, but is there another reason to use the beeswax? What if you use not fractionated coconut oil and just keep it in the fridge? I'm new at this. :)
You can certainly alter this recipe to your needs. I like a salve consistency as well as the whole properties of cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. Even in the refrigerator, fractionated FCO won't solidify...and there' no need otherwise to refrigerate the salve. All this said, have fun with it and experiment...make it what you want it to be :))
Thanks!
Hi! Hope I can still get an answer to my question:
Can you add more beeswax to the recipe to make it a little more "solid"?
My kids think it is a little too oily and they really need it for their hands- lots of dishwashing and handwashing in their jobs!
Thank you for your help!
I'm wondering if for the "Imortelle" blend what ratio you would add the Helichrysum and Rose. I have the Heli. on hand. I don't yet have the Imortelle blend and would like to test this original blend. Would they both just be at the same ratio as the Lavender, Frank., and Cypress?
It is a salve...but, feel free to add a little more beeswax if you like :))
Yes, I would just add another part to the recipe...with Helichrysum :))
Wade, thank you! Frankincense and Lavender have clinical studies to back the anti-aging claim, linking them to regeneration and restoration of tissue. Frankincense even has anti-cancer properties. Cypress is very beneficial for good circulation.
but what if you are allergic to lavendar? so far all these wonderful salves would make me ill :-( i'm extremely sensitive to smelling or handling lavender. is there something to use in place of it?
My apologies for this very late reply! I would use Lavender and Frankincense together 2x daily.
Kay, you can use any EOs you like in a the Healing Salve. Perhaps substitute the Lavender with Frankincense as it has much the same properties as Lavender and then some!
do you have to use glass for the salve? I bought some plastic salve containers from Aroma Tools. Can I use them?
I've used plastic sample containers for the salve...it's not a PERFECT choice but should be fine. The ratio of EOs is small compared to the coconut and olive oil :))
Of the four salve blends, which do you think would be the best for a small child with occasional eczema? It doesn't seem to have any pattern/allergy to it; small spots just show up randomly on legs and belly. Thanks!
I recommend making the basic All Purpose Healing Blend with Lemon, Lavender and Melaleuca for this, its very gentle and effective :))
What company do you buy your pastilles from? I have read a couple of different sites with reviews and the one complaint is smell. Any suggestions?
I bought my pastilles from www.mountainroseherbs.com. $12.50 for a one pound bag. The smell isn't very strong. All I smell in the salve I made are the oils I put in.
Thank you! Her skin is pretty bad right now, so I will definitely be making a batch tomorrow!
I am waiting for my lemon to come in. In the mean time, would another citrus work? I have orange verbena...would that be similar enough?
I am wondering about using neem oil in your salve. My husband has psoriasis and this oil is recommended. Thanks
Can you use soy wax instead of beeswax? What's the difference?
http://www.amazon.com/Beeswax-Organic-Pastilles-White-100%25/dp/B006LTTBMW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374811821&sr=8-2&keywords=beeswax+pastilles
The first batch I made of the all purpose healing salve, months ago, did not have the vit E. I noticed that it turned a little 'skunky' smelling after a while. Do you think the vit E would help that? I thought it may have been a chemical reaction from putting my fingers in the jar.
I read through the comments to see if you already explained this and didn't see an answer (I apologize if I missed it).
For the LLP version you wrote "Add 30 drops to one 4 oz jar." 30 drops of each oil?
Hello! :-)
I love your blog! Thanks so much for all of your great tips!!
I read that birch and wintergreen essential oils were not to be used more than just a few days at a time & could easily be overused and would cause problems.... I went to mountain rose herbs for more info, but they don't carry either one, which made me hesitant to use them. What are your thoughts or have you read anything similar?? Thank you!! :-)
It's 30 drops of the LLP blend (you can buy it premixed from Spark Naturals) or 10 drops each of lemon, lavender, and peppermint.
Thank you! Sorry for the late response of gratitude!!
Steffanie, PURE Birch EO is hard to find...that's why we're so excited to have the opportunity that Spark Naturals is offering, they've found a GREAT source in Canada AND have priced it fairly. It is limited though, there won't be continuous a supply because it's in small production.
Birch should not be overused, however...when diluted with carrier or mixed in a blend AND used in moderation it's a lifesaver for many. Deep bone pain can be relieved with Birch, as well as arthritis flare ups, carpal tunnel etc. As with any OTC pain reliever...good sense must be practiced but I think it would unfortunate to be scared off by prudent caution, just my opinion though :)
Thanks Lara :)
Thank you so much! I value your opinion! :-)
Do you sell your salve? Thank you.
What would you recommend as a blend to use this salve for endometriosis pain? Thank you so much!
How long does it take for the salve to get firm?
I made my first healing salve. Smells good. Gave half to my church member who is suffering from skin problems. Hope this will help him. Thanks Rebecca.
Hello! First off, I love these salves!!
-how much vitamin e oil would need to be added for extended shelf life??
-can grape seed oil be used in place of the olive oil?? I know its a silly question since they are both carrier oils, but grape seed is a lot less 'heavy' so I don't know if it'd matter..?
I'm really enjoying the anti-aging salve and the healing blend. Thank you for sharing it. I will be showing a group of ladies at our ladies retreat how to make the anti-aging salve. They will all go home with a 1 oz, glass jar of it. I will need to charge for the oils and glass jar used. Do you have any idea what would be a fair fee? I don't want to make anything on this, just cover my cost. TIA
Pat
I wanted to make that aches and pain blend but I don't have any birch, do you think it would work well with lemongrass, white fir and frankincense?
Yes, I do!
If you're interested you can contact me at rebecca@campwander.com
I let it sit 12 hrs before sealing with the lid...just to make sure all the moisture gets out and the middle has cooled.
I wouldn't count on the Vitamin e extending the shelf life too much longer than stated. You would need to do some experimenting with another oil in place of olive oil, that's all I use so I can't advise :)
I think that sounds like a great combination :)
Thank you! My mom and sister are coming to visit next week and we are going to make a bunch of different ones! I'm excited! Love your blog! Thanks for all your great info!
Have fun!!
Would you recommend this neat or with carrier oil?
You can use the EOs neat but considering the area, a little carrier oil (organic coconut oil would be excellent) might be added comfort.
I'll be melting it down slowly and add more beeswax too, and EOs as I don't feel any heat or cooling? I can smell it thou, heavenly.
I've made the aches and pains blend, it smells wonderful but not feeling any heat nor cooling? Any thoughts?
LIsa, the ration of EO's on here is pretty low. You would need at least a 3ml bottle of EO's to feel it. Example, 30 DROPS PER OUNCE for 5% concentration, and 60 for 10%, which is what I would go with!
Personally, I would start with 120 drops for a 4oz jar. (5%) You can adjust later, if not strong enough. I make salves like this all the time and had the same problem in the beginning until I learned how to properly blend EO's for safety and therapeutic results :)
1oz=30ml
10% of 30ml is 3ml
There are approx. 20 drops of EO per ml.
Hope this helps!
I forgot to add, to get full therapeutic benefits with the amount of EO's you would need, it would be VERY costly, so if you do make it with my recipe above, I suggest making a very small batch. It is almpst better just to use the oils neat or diluted, like birch, peppermint, whichever.
I made the anti-aging blend the other day. It's very n
ice. I like the consistency.
My first try at this last weekend ended up also not being as firm as I thought. I'm going to melt it all down again, add more beeswax and see what happens. We've been using it though. Hope it thickens a little more. Smells great and does soothe the dry skin.
I'm making up a batch of laundry detergent this morning. Love all your recipes.
Rebecca,
Just had to let you know how well this has worked for me. I have a dear friend who is very ill and in the hospital. He has almost continuous diarrhea due to tube feedings. As you can imagine, the skin on his bottom is a mess with large open areas and some that are bleeding. It is possibly the worst case of skin breakdown I have seen in my 25+ years as a nurse. They were trying everything, but couldn't get it healed up. It finally occurred to me to try the salve (duh!). I made a batch and added melaleuca, frankincense and lavender and have been using it on his bottom when I can. I greased him up last night before I left and I couldn't believe the improvement I saw this morning. I did the same this morning and will try to get it on him several more times today if I can. Of course, the physicians think I'm a little nuts, but I'm good with that. I finally think we are turning a corner to get him healed up. Thanks so much and I am happy to take any other suggetions for EO's I could also add to his salve.
Julie
is the heat of the oil mixture safe for the therapeutic qualities in the oils? I have always heard that the heat is not real good for them?
A slow melt is recommended, coconut oil melts at 76 degrees - it's the beeswax that take the longest to melt down. I have heard hundreds of testimonials from people using this salve - melt it down slowly I'm fairly certain the EOs are just fine :)
I was wondering for the LLP blend it says add 30 drops. How much of each EO did you add? Thanks I can't wait to try these!
If you're using single EOs, you would add 10 drops of each to a 4 oz jar.
I made this and love it. I use it for everything. It has superpowers ;)
made the salve this morning. Came out perfect. I had 6 .5 plastic containers so did the math to make a smaller amount. Wondering where you purchased the 4 oz jam jars at the top of this page. I love the shape. Thanks for all the information, instructions and great pictures.
Mikki price for these jam jars, Walmart :)
All Purpose, I must agree! Thanks Diane :)
Hi there! First of all, I love your stuff, so thank you!
I'm currently making the LLP and Anti-aging versions of this as we speak. I'm a nurse who's constantly going through hand cream after hand cream and still having cracked and dry hands (which are aging quickly). Of course I'm excited to try the anti-aging for my poor little hands!
I do have a question: my boyfriend suffers from a gluten sensitivity that causes bloating, pain, diarrhea, and indigestion. He also has hypothyroidism which I'm sure is a part of the problem with the gluten ingestion. We are using the LLP mixture using fractionated coconut oil on his feet a few times a day but I'm wondering if you have anything else that will help. He's taking thyroid replacement medication and we're trying to cut gluten out of his diet (he's slowly learning how to) but I'm wondering if you have any other suggestions.
Savanna, here is a link to a blog post about hypothyroid - this might be on interest and some help :) Enjoy your salve!
http://campwander.blogspot.com/2013/10/is-your-thyroid-under-active.html
Is there a blend I could use in the naked salve that would help reduce fevers? I try to do the drops of peppermint on a moist washcloth, but can't always get that on the kids.
Amy, if you're using Naked Salve...put a small amount in your palm and add 2 drops of Peppermint. Blend with your finger and apply to chest and back as needed. That could mean every 20 to 30 min sometimes.
I would be very careful using EO near the eye lids. I would either use half the EO in making the salve and not use the peppermint at all in the eye area or possibly just plain without the EO oils at all. I've had good luck just using pain coconut oil all by itself.
The healing salve is AMAZING! I woke up in the middle of the night with an itchy throat which for me is a sign of a sore throat starting. The salve was next to me on my night stand so I rubbed some on my throat and woke up the next morning feeling fine. In addition I have been experiencing sore muscles from doing various winter activities and after applying some to my skin it feels so much better. I love this salve and I am so glad I made it. :)
On the Aches and Pain blend ... what ratio of drops would you put in a 10 ml roll-on filled w/ coconut oil?
The essential oil of Birch, being made up almost exclusively of methyl salicylate, a precursor to common aspirin; Birch should NOT be used by people who are allergic to aspirin. Further, Birch should NEVER be ingested, and only used topically in dilutions of 25% or less to limit the transdermal absorption to safe levels. The salicylates pass through the skin, entering the tissues to inhibit the formation of prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.
This should be included right after birch is mentioned. Most do not know this is a potential cause of allergic reaction!
What is the shelf life on the salve?
For the LLP recipe is it 30 drops of each oil?
Sara
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