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Dandelion Salve Recipe

Charlotte Anderson @ Carolina Honeybees, LLC
A step-by-step guide for making your own DIY dandelion salve using flowers from the field, fresh beeswax and oils.
4.67 from 3 votes
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  • Melt beeswax. Because beeswax is a firm, begin by melting your wax.
    Yes, you can use a microwave but if you do. Melt in small time increments and do not overheat.
    The safest way is to melt beeswax with a double boiler. I love my little insert for wax melting. Beeswax pellets are okay to use if you do not have access to raw wax.
    Melting beeswax in a double boiler insert image.
  • Add the infused dandelion oil (directions to make in post) and coconut oil to your melted beeswax.
    The cooler oil may make the beeswax begin to harden. If so, that’s okay – just put the pot back over the heat again for a few seconds.
    Dandelion oil and beeswax added to coconut oil in melter pot image.
  • Add essential oils. Remove ingredients from heat and let cool just a minute.
    Add 30 drops of essential oil to the mixture. I used Tea Tree Oil due to its soothing properties for skin – but you can use other varieties if you desire.
    Adding tea tree essential oil to dandelion salve image.
  • Immediately pour your salve recipe in to suitable containers. You can use small jelly jars, tins or any container that is heat safe and has a lid.
    Pouring salve recipe into suitable containers image.
  • Cool to set. Allow your containers of salve to cool for an hour or so. The beeswax in the recipe will cause the salve to harden. Once it does – the product is ready to use.
    Cooling tin of dandelion salve with flowers image.
  • Don't forget the label. If your homemade dandelion salve is for home use, a simple label is sufficient.
    However, do be use to label it in some way or you will be sorry later. If you want to give some away as gifts, a cute label is essential! Here is a free printable label to get you started.
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Notes

*The coconut oil in this dandelion salve recipe serves as carrier oil.  You can use any carrier oil of your choice such as: sweet almond oil, olive oil or even shea butter.
*If you enjoy using essential oils, you can add in some Lavender, Tea Tree Oil or similar.  But this is optional
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