How to Make Herbal Salves with John Gallagher

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Herbal salves are fun and easy to make. We'll turn the infused herbal oil you made in a previous lesson into a salve you can take with you anywhere. This is a simple and practical way to learn how to make an herbal salve.
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[@jrccandleco7939]

An oldie but a goodie!!!!!!❤

[@gbb583]

I'm watching all of your videos while doing homework because your voice and this subject is just so soothing.

[@snorksonforks]

this was the most concise video i have ever seen on youtube . thank you for your attention to the little details that make a difference !

[@BigTimeLibra]

This was super helpful, watched at 1.5 speed.

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi there~This is a great question. It will depend on where your salve is being stored, the time of year, temperature, etc. Salves should have a shelf-life of several months to a year when kept in a cool, dry place. They could last another 6 months or so when stored in the fridge. The beeswax does help with preservation, but herbal infused oils tend to not last forever because of the botanical elements. Plus, they will lose some of their effectiveness over time. Good luck! ~Kori

[@scorpiospirit8668]

I love this channel

[@r.z.j.8261]

Love learning this salve very simple

[@mountainroseherbs]

It really is! Glad you enjoyed :) - Gracie

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi there~yes, the recommendation is to use enamel, stainless steel, or glass, but not Teflon or aluminum pans for melting your oils. Thank you for stopping by! ~Kori

[@nomparfait]

I was wondering about that, thanks!

[@charityhouze647]

Great lesson!

[@lindalaunius6081]

thank you for the refresher. you rock

[@dougsmith7580]

What a great instructional video. Thank you.

[@TINMAN]

Thanks for your series,i very much enjoy them

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi @Shannon Cahill ~ Yes, once the beeswax and all the oils have melted, you remove it from the heat. Many thanks for sharing your question. Cheers! ~Kori

[@CinnamonSpiceTarot]

That looks like so much fun!

[@israelbruno8259]

Pretty cool stuff. Much appreciated.

[@LuLu6214]

This salve is amazing I made the one from the learning herb kit had a horrible cold sore coming on and decided to try the salve instead of using Abreva. My cold sore healed within 2 days vs the week and a half with Abreva. My roommate loves it as well.

[@mountainroseherbs]

So many great questions and suggestions! You can definitely try substituting other oils, such as grapeseed. Different oils will contribute to different "shelf life" of the salve or balms, however. You might want to do a little research to see which ones might suit your storage needs. They can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Happy Creating! ~ Kori

[@Life_of_TUSH]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Morpun]

You sir are amazing

[@christinemccauley1744]

This is so cool.

[@marykrafts4607]

made a nice belly balm for my daughter when she was expecting used Argan oil, cocoa & shea butter Jojoba & coconut oil beeswax and a hint of Lavender Eoil It was wonderful kept a sm container and used it on my face it was very gentle & moisturizing Love MRH fair trade & organic products

[@chumanilakota]

Thank you!

[@morrielemen1081]

Thank you for this! I just gathered some stinkweed and I learned a lot from your video!

[@adreaneburris83]

VERY INFORMATIVE

[@shusha50]

Really happy to have come across Kori's video. He presents it in a clear, crisp way and makes it easy to understand for beginners. Will be binge watching all Mtn. Rose Herbs videos. thks for the lovely salve recipe. A quick question. Have you ever used chocolate mint to make your salves? They are robust in growth and smell divine . thanks

[@nasirknight8375]

Very informative

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi there Jessica, great question! I'd say the shelf life is a very long time, perhaps two-three years. Fresh is better though! So only make what you think you'll use in a reasonable amount of time. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions. -Mason

[@CradleEpiscopalian56]

I need this like 2 yrs ago! Let's get started, shall we?

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi! The lip balm tubes hold approximately .15 oz and the tins come in 1/2 oz., 1 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz., sizes and the clear jars come in 1, 2 and 4 oz., sizes. You can find them on our website under products: containers and packaging. Thanks for stopping by! ~Kori

[@Barbeeznet]

cool I just ordered your catalogue and will try and attempt some of these myself soon :) moving on to the lip balm :)

[@epiccoconut5995]

🙏Thank you!

[@Tennethums1]

I'm an avid camper, hiker and gardener/landscaper and frequently come into contact with poison ivy, chiggers, biting flys and mosquitoes. On a recent hike someone in the group mentioned Jewelweed when another hiker decided to lean against some poison oak (doh!). Curious, I looked up Jewelweed. Seemed interesting enough, Well, just this last weekend I was hiking, had a mosquito bite making itself known and decided to find some Jewelweed. Seemed rather abundant actually! I rubbed the mosquito bite with it and not only did the itch immediately go away, it never came back! So, think I'm going to go collect some Jewelweed in abundance and use this video to make a poison ivy salve! I live in an area where we have more Farmer's Markets then you could visit in a day so maybe...just maybe...their is some money to be made at this as well? :)

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You are brilliant! All staff looks attractive: sound of your vice for presentation, ideas, vision, contents! You must be in California

[@mountainroseherbs]

We're in Oregon!

[@DarylHDragonFireTinderbox]

I like that you are only heating the infused oil as little as necessary to blend.

[@DarylHDragonFireTinderbox]

We are very happy with your products. Thank you.

[@chrise7508]

Thank you for your excellent instructive videos! Can you use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs? Is one better than the other? You mentioned a video demonstrating using fresh however I cannot seem to find it on your channel!

[@mountainroseherbs]

Thanks for the question, Trinh Do. The weight is going to be different depending on the ingredients used, how many containers made, etc. I am afraid it is a question I just can't accurately answer because I simply don't know. Sorry for any inconvenience! ~Kori

[@andrenarcisse4858]

good video!!!

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[@mountainroseherbs]

Thank you so much! ~Mason

[@wiccanspirit12]

i like this video :) very nice

[@rosalynfreeman3382]

Love all your videos!! Can you please give me a recipe to make trauma oil?

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💕💕💕💕God Bless💕💕💕💕

[@moonkissed3033]

GREAT instructional VIDEO on making Calendula salve. I am getting ready to make my FIRST BATCH!!😀😄

[@dianavegas2507]

Can I used tinctures in salves? If yes, should i simmer the tincture in the oil until it evaporates or should i add after the wax and emulsify (if i do this will it grow mold?)

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi Diana~If you are going to use a tincture in your salve, you might want to add it after you've melted all the oils together; at the same stage in the process where you would add any essential oils. With a salve, the herbal properties are best carried in the infused oils. Good luck! ~Kori

[@Seodotcom]

This is great. We are into herbs but have not made salves.

[@intuitlife]

thanks i needed the basics,, making a recipe with a oil i use for money blessing then i can gift to friends to carry and bless their money dreams :)

[@mountainroseherbs]

We have all of these containers available on our web site at mountain rose herbs (dot) com. Feel free to come on over and take a peek! ~Kori

[@artistpw]

If you need to blend oil and more water based liquids, sometimes you can use a small amount of sunflower lecithin or another type. I like to use sunflower. You have to soak the lecithin granules in the liquid for about an hour before you use it in the mix.

[@echandler673]

Great video! Is there a certain temperature I have to keep under when adding the essential oil to the salve so it won't degrade the properties of it? I heard you are supposed to keep them cool, that is why I ask.

[@Nuru305]

@mountainroseherbs Thank you so much for answering.

[@trinhdo1993]

Hi, I really love this video, I just have a question regarding to the formula in this video, what is the quantity compounded for this product (i mean the total weight of all products in small jar, and little containers). Thanks

[@DomDaddyGrowler]

yes. it's what I used.

[@ZebbiBibi]

Thank you for this great video. The oil is a beautiful colour. Did the colour change because of the Comfrey or was it originally like that before infusion?

[@kohakuaiko]

ZebbiBibi it was the comfrey. I watch the other video.

[@mackat888]

Omg! I have that measuring cup! :D

[@Jenn-jj6eu]

This is great! Where do you get your containers from?

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We have purchased products from MRH for years and have never had any problems with them! They have always been courteous and helpful. We have always been pleased with the quality of items received. em2hills

[@landenew]

I'm planning on doing this with creosote

[@chrisvlasic6166]

great tutorial- thank you. I know this is medicinal, but could you maybe make one using shea butter and yummy scents for maybe the holidays. Where do we even get this stuff? Who would you recommend?

[@starshock01]

i noticed the tins you were using and was wondering if you bought them online? i normally use an altoids round tin because its convenient but a smaller tin would be alot easier to carry

[@mountainroseherbs]

@Nuru305 Hello, You can definitely experiment with butters for this recipe or waxes like carnuba and candelilla to help produce a firm textured salve. Using butters may produce a lotion. Whatever base you use will change the consistency a bit, but the medicinal properties of the herbal oils will still be helpful. Thanks for the great question! ~Erin

[@cdsky3]

Hi! Thank you for your wonderful tutorial videos, they are very helpful. Quick question: You say at the end 'to last long put in the fridge,' What is the shelf life of this and other salve that oil and beeswax infused? I wonder this for in AND out of the fridge :) Thank you!

[@cdsky3]

Thank you for your reply, and I guess that leads me into my next question then: How do you know if your salve has expired? Does it start to smell rancid? Or does the color change? Again, Thank you!

[@doona42]

Hi i really love your clips : ).....can i ask is it about 28grams of beeswax to a cup of oil? the block in your vid looks like more than that when i measured it in the kitchen thanks

[@pamelaowen6939]

I use the same double boiler.

[@shariwindsor921]

I love your viseos.Thank you :) I have made alot of tinctures, can I add those to the making of salves ? Also can you make a video of many ways to use the tinctures in different preparations please ? I also want to thank Mountain Rose for the beautiful herbs i recieved in a very timely manner :) I love Mountain Rose...can I move there to work ? Lol ;)

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi Shari~Thank you for watching our videos! Since tinctures are alcohol based, they do not mix well with the oils in the salves. You can use essential oils in your salves, however. We so appreciate your suggestions and support. Good luck with your creations! ~Kori

[@shariwindsor921]

Thank you Kori :)~*

[@marysullivan6136]

love you herb videos and your products. Can I add tea tree oil to it

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi Mary~Sure! ~Kori

[@Nuru305]

Can shea butter be used instead of bee wax? This is a great video thanks.

[@DesertMoonBathNBody]

Would this be a good recipe for baby butt balm to help protect too? Thanks.

[@bonzaibb12]

Could beetroot powder be added to this to make a natural colored lip gloss ? Thanks for the video I like the label idea its wonderful for gift making.

[@Tennethums1]

Quick question(s). I made the Jewelweed Salve (it's incredible!) and have distributed it to several friends and family for "testing" (not just it's effectiveness - which seems to be undeniably effective - but also in the packaging, name and pricing, etc.). The first problem is the melting issue. Is this just a matter of the amount of beeswax used? Maybe I used too little? I also used Coconut Oil instead of Olive Oil. Is this more prone to melting? It didn't seem to be as it was solid when I bought it. I actually like that it melts fairly easily (running your finger around the surface vigorously heats it up enough to begin melting it) as the melted form is easier to apply to large areas. BUT! This is obviously something that needs to be refrigerated not only to prolong the life of it but also to maintain its solid state. Any ideas on the melting issue?

[@mamayates1]

Shouldn't you wait to add essential oil till salve oil has cooled a bit...?

[@rbee9759]

Hi @mountainroseherbs , can this salve be used for cleansing?

[@jackarmstrong4051]

what can i add to my oils to make more of a lotion consistency?

[@eyekey346]

What size are these containers? Also, if you wanted to add shea butter what would be the ratio for bees wax to butter to infused oil? Thanks!

[@inthemindofwords]

Once the beeswax melts, do you shut off the stove and then mix the oil or do you leave the boiler on until the oil is nicely mixed?

[@OhGunninEmDown]

hello, how secure are the lids to the containers? so they snap securely or is it twisted shut?

[@mountainroseherbs]

@starshock01 Hello! We carry containers of all materials and sizes. You can find more information on our website. Many thanks! Erin

[@johnehope]

Hi Sir: can you please tell me about expiration date? Thanks

[@ilovegaonouvang3865]

hi i want to know that can i use the camphor, borneo and menthol to make the salve or not ? also which ingredient is better ? please let me know about that.

[@noraz8291]

Thank you; what if I wanted to use alcohol-based calendula extract; how much of it could a cup of oil+beeswax take, to be vulnerary?

[@mountainroseherbs]

You can find beeswax on our Mountain Rose Herbs web site in various weights and sizes! ~Kori

[@grace777d]

@Mountainroseherbs Can I use a enamel double boiler?

[@wendyreeves956]

how long does the beeswax take to melt? Im doing this with a school garden class and need to plan out the timing. Thanks!

[@winesoaked]

How do you clean your pyrex pitcher of the leftover salve? I can imagine it might be difficult getting the bits of wax off...

[@kellieborriello9028]

Can I use Neem Oil as a substitute for the Comfry Oil?

[@serena1232]

Hi do jars need to be sterilized or washed at all before using? I have a case of unopened jars from the pack I’m wondering if I need to sterilize.

[@lalielou1]

Do I have to dry the plant before infusing?

[@Playlist00000000001]

Would it be helpful to the salve if you put it in a refrigerator for quicker cooling or would that ruin the salve?

[@shughes6148]

so what can you add to this for aches and pain?

[@marilynwalsh7957]

How do you keep salve from separating while it is setting up?

[@hannahcuster646]

Thank you So much for the wonderful videos!!! By heating the herb infused oil, though still effective, does heating reduce it's effectiveness, as it would with like raw honey or garlic if at too high of a temp? Also Do you have any books you sell or highly recommend?

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi Hannah~Thanks so much for checking in with us! Gently heating the oil does not reduce it's effectiveness, but you can always let it extract and infuse at room temperature over time too. We do offer many wonderful books on our website at mountain rose herbs (dot) com. We appreciate your support! ~Kori

[@kaylabug0719]

Is white or yellow beeswax best for medicinal salves or herb salves

[@PTate]

If i wanted to make a muscle salve with turmeric and cayenne could I add the powder while it's melted over the heat?

[@sin90950]

hi you could infused both in oil , different containers will be great.

[@quidestveritas8713]

How long are these salves generally good for? Months, years!? Thanks so much for the video. I will try this and will buy my tins from Mtn. Rose. I love those, and the little labels. :)

[@mountainroseherbs]

Hi there! Thank you so much for the kind words and for enjoying the video. If made with dried herbs and stored correctly, out of the sunlight, your salve can last for years! Can't wait to hear how yours goes! -Alieta

[@kenycewescott1295]

@@mountainroseherbs Hi how much zinc could add to this recipe?

[@radiantdesignpermaculture5121]

what's the max temperature this wax ratio does stand solid in summer heat?

[@MoonWhispererBoy]

Hi , i have a question , are those salves same as comfortable as using another cream or something? i mean if they absorb well.

[@LoLiTaViSoN]

about how much time would you say it takes for the salves to solidify in the containers before they can be used?

[@locateli615]

To make smaller batch, is it okay to boil say... 1 tbsp oil and 1tablespoon dried herb powder?

[@renfest]

Can I use the salve on dogs and cats? I use to make one for tem and I can't remember where I got it from.

[@lalielou1]

I'd like to make this comfrey salve from my comfrey plant. Can you tell me how to do my own comfrey infuse oil? Will this comfrey salve helps ease the pain on a lower back or any muscle pain? Thank you so much.

[@Iamlexiian]

Put comfrey in a jar and fill it with carrier oil of choice. Let it stay for 4-8weeks

[@rellazella4043]

Can this be made with other waxes? Or just bee's wax?