Ointment Recipe

. 1/3 cup of Olive or other vegetable oil

. 1 tbls beeswax

. 1 tbls myrrh powder

. 1 tbls goldenseal [cut herb is best]

. pinch of citric acid [optional] [used as a preservative]

Gently heat oil, myrrh and goldenseal over low heat for about 20 minutes.

Strain oil through a coffee filter. [This can take a while]

Re-measure the oil. Restore to 1/3 cup

In a double boiler, heat the oil and beeswax until the wax is completely melted

Remove from heat. Stir in citric acid.

Pour into sterilized jar and allow to cool before capping

Store in the refrigerator.

Note: If you have vitamin E capsules around, pierce it and substitute the contents for the citric acid.

 

 

 

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