Gardener’s Herbal Balm

This silky, buttery balm with a sweet herbal scent works to soothe,

hydrate, and protect your work-weary hands. The skin on your hands is

hard to keep moist because it is thin and has relatively few oil glands. It is

beneficial to apply this herbal balm right after gardening, knitting,

dishwashing, rock climbing, or playing sports. It’s lovely just to rub some

into your hands while watching TV or talking on the phone. This soothing

herbal balm is so light, you will want to use it all over!

YIELDS: 8 ounces

⁄ cup grated beeswax

⁄ cup coconut oil (unscented)

⁄ cup Fresh Comfrey Oil

⁄ cup Fresh Herbal Oil

2 vitamin E capsules

20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

20 drops lavender essential oil

What you will need: double boiler, measuring cups, rubber spatula,

jars to hold 8 ounces of balm

1. To Make: Start the double boiler on medium heat. Once it reaches a boil,

reduce heat to simmer. Place the beeswax and coconut oil in the top of the

double boiler and cover. Simmer until melted, stirring occasionally. To

preserve the beneficial nutrients, do not overheat. Remove from heat, take

the top pan off the double boiler, and cool 5–10 minutes. Add the Fresh

Comfrey Oil and Fresh Herbal Oil to the pot and stir. Pierce the vitamin E

capsules and squeeze the liquid out into the melted oil, discarding the gel

caps. Add the essential oils and stir well, scraping any of the hardened

cooled mixture off the sides and back into the melted oils. If the mixture

hardens too much before you can pour it, gently melt it again in the double

boiler. Pour into your jars and let stand undisturbed for 4 hours or overnight

before use.

2. To Store: Label jars and store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Use within a year.

3. To Use: To use, remove a small amount from the jar and melt between your

fingertips, then spread it into your cuticles and the cracks in your hands,

Elbows and feet.

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