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How to Make Homemade Oregano Salve

The oregano salve is a powerful, natural remedy that combines the antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits of oregano. It’s one of those old-fashioned, multipurpose salves that can be used for everything from skin irritations to sore muscles.
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Servings 6 ounces

Equipment

  • 2 oz containers

Ingredients
  

  • Oregano
  • Carrier oil note that you can use any carrier oil. I used grapeseed oil for this recipe.
  • 1 cup infused oil
  • ¼ cup beeswax
  • 20 drops of essential oils optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding oregano to a jar and filling it halfway.
  • Pour the carrier oil over the herb to completely cover it. Let it infuse for a few weeks, shaking now and again. Then strain it. Here's a quick and easy DIY on how to Make Oregano Oil.
  • Once you have the oregano oil, add the infused oregano oil and beeswax to a glass jar and melt slowly in the microwave. Be sure to mix thoroughly every 30 seconds until all is melted.
  • Once melted, let it cool slightly before adding your essential oils. Note that essential oils are optional.
  • Add to your 2-oz containers and let them harden overnight before putting the lid on.
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