How to Make Plantain Salve

[@opentospirit22]

Don’t get water into your product!!!! It will mold 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I never had any problems with it molding. But that is probably good advice.

[@opentospirit22]

It just spooked me a little because I’m anal about it after having my calendula salve grow some funky stuff 😂

[@billywest7065]

If water doesn't get moldy on it's own....

[@dhuongnz]

Hi, thank you for the reply. For temperature I guess it’s 100 F. Thanks again for posting this video.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

No problem. Glad to help.

[@critter9857]

do not put any water in your salve..oil amd plantain..thats it

[@retiredyeti5555]

Now I know 2 different ways to make plantain salve. I grow plantain on purpose in my backdoor garden, mainly for poultices and cooking greens.

[@cleverkimscurios3783]

When I steep herbs, I put everything in a mason jar (I use coconut oil), loosely cap it, then I put it in an aluminum baking pan in my windshield on a sunny day.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

good idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@jswhosoever4533]

The sun can diminish some of the healing properties.

[@liliworth8098]

@@jswhosoever4533 cover from light and you should be right.

[@raphaelmann]

Great video, thanks Chris! The narrow leaf variety is going to work just the same for this I reckon. I often use it as a 'spit poultice', because it grows everywhere where I live, and it works wonders. Just this morning I used it on my daughter's nettle stings.

[@jswhosoever4533]

You can also use a slow cooker on low heat to steep.

[@debbiee6535]

Your beeswax dropped in water then you picked it up and put it into the the oil it's going to mold

[@offshoot1008]

I saw that also. As well he is heating a jar in a pot with no protection under the jar.

[@Ishkiia]

if you heat it over 105 degrees F, it will kill important enzymes and critical properties.

[@kimevans1728]

So should we not dehydrate them??

[@kimevans1728]

Sorry should have said my dehydrator doesn’t have a degree setting. It’s really old but still works.

[@jeanburgin160]

Great tutorial ... thank you for sharing.

[@Davidsonjones49]

Wonderful and very helpful! I like how it's to the point and no time wasted.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad you found it useful.

[@dennisjj6529]

Fantastic presentation, thank you for the instructions and your clarity. I'm 70 YEARS OLD, WITH A mOM AND 5 SIBLINGS..... ABOUT 20 NEPHEWS AND NEICES, GRAND CLILDREN, AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. LOL, sorry about the caps, I can't type without watching the keyboard. None, and I mean none of us, have ever been exposed to plant based healing. I guess the drug companies were pretty successful in keeping this information suppressed. Please review Stinging Nettles. God bless. I have subbed.

[@kelliw6791]

Both narrow and Broadleaf have same medicinal benefits 😁

[@billywest7065]

Question: I keep bees and when I get stung I find some, chew it and stick it on. Will this work a good?? Cuz it's like a miracle...

[@toyahvrijsen9842]

It will work. We're also beekeepers and are verry happy with this plant nearby the beehives 😊 I dont even chew on the leaves just tear them up and rub it on your skin.

[@avanti2762]

Why do you have to remove with roots? Won't it grow back if you let the roots in?

[@aleisterbroley900]

Yes, it will. And I've never seen anyone removing the roots unless they planned to use them.

[@ceciliashevlin1152]

Here you are again with more wonderfully useful videos! I have watched most all your quail videos. Love them all. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am so glad to hear that you enjoy my videos. Thank you for watching.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

What is "fixed" oil?

[@cutimations1510]

It’s the dog in the background for me

[@dmo7815]

Are you referring to the dog barking nonstop in the background? Cute puppy we had to have ,till it grew up now it lives in the pen in the backyard and gets it’s one minute of attention at feed time for the next ten years! While we your nebours have to listen to it bark nonstop!

[@FollowChristNotMan]

Plantago minor :) and plantsgo major. Good stuff. Both work great

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

I just finished making a broadleaf plaintain and vitamin k salve for rashes, scrapes, mild burns and stinging insects. A little goes a long way. It works great. I also make marigold salve for wounds. It is very healing.

[@ezrider1967]

I have that exact dehydrator and I have a ton of Plantain dried out. This is the 1st time I have made it and I'm doing it your way 1st:)

[@shawndobson5713]

Hey Chris, I also add equal quantities of jewel weed so I can use the salve on poison ivy and poison oak. It works great! Thanks for the new way to make the salve. My method actually takes 3 months. I will be trying this soon. Thanks again.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

good idea on the jewel weed. Thanks for sharing.

[@hermanhale9258]

I am not sure, but I think a couple of years ago I picked broadleaf p. from my yard, stuck the fresh leaves in a jar of Pond's lotion with the blue lid, set it aside and next time I looked the white cream (not cold cream) had turned to yellowish oil. I must have strained out the leaves - don't remember if they were whole or not - and have used that oil for two years for any skin problem that isn't healing. Worked great a few weeks ago on a rash I got after mowing the lawn - I think it was a reaction to the bug repellent spray I used. I am going to make some more lotion, want to do it the easy way, but I probably will do it both ways in case the lazy way is a disaster.

[@dhuongnz]

Hi Thank you for this video. I have an electric dehydrator, what temperature should I set to dehydrate these leaves. Thank you. Huong

[@jennmouso939]

Can coconut oil be used instead of beeswax?

[@brendahobbs4486]

I mix both coconut oil and bee's wax makes it easier to apply.

[@honestyfaithful]

Loved it he video Chris have a blessed day 🌻🐝🌻

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you so much. You too.

[@vasemacarokomanu]

Thank you for sharing this useful knowledge! Watching from Fiji.

[@mjrussell414]

I’ve made plantain salve before and it is very good for everything, especially sunburn. I noticed this past spring, however, that I didn’t have a lot of plants in my yard as usual so I didn’t make any this year. I hope next spring will bring them back and I will take your advice and dry out the leaves before infusing them in the oil. I might also mix it with some dandelion petal infused oil when I make the salve. Thanks!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I noticed that there wasn't a lot of plantain this spring either. I wonder if the drought had something to do with that.

[@chatsandlivetrades504]

Lol, I do that as well, especially the bright yellow flowers full of vitamin D. I just mix the miracle plants together as use it as a skin cream😁😁😁

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

What is “fixed” oil ?

[@mjrussell414]

A carrier oil.

[@nickblanchard1629]

It can be put on the dash board of a vehicle.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I am not sure why you would want to do that. It would stink up your car terribly.

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

@@Slightlyrednecked Im thinking he is talking about to dehydrate the leaves. ?

[@granmabern5283]

Better to dry in the dark in a warm place.

[@sallysmiles6088]

This is so much more sensible than waiting six weeks for the infusion . 🙄

[@quinnvideo]

Great video. Thanks so much.

[@marinanewton9875]

Thanks for the information God bless you with more knowledge

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching.

[@lilipompom5]

Thank you so much. Nice video. Do you know what is the cientifique name of it please

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I believe it is plantago major.

[@moonsinger8408]

the narrow leafed plantain is Plantago lanceolata

[@ukulelekitten15]

Just curious - can you explain...why not let them dry in the sun? Thanks for sharing g your wisdom on plantain!👍🏼

[@aleisterbroley900]

From what I understand, sunlight can break down some of the beneficial compounds in many plants.

[@janetbransdon3742]

@@aleisterbroley900 But putting it in the oven would kill everything.

[@ganecesands3619]

​@janetbransdon3742 Not if the oven is set on a low temp. 100-130°F. You want to dry it slow, but thorough. I just lay mine out on a baking/ oven rack, & turn it over daily. I run my ceiling fan for airflow, & keep the room warm. Works great.

[@cbak1819]

Use a frozen plate to test for consistency. Why not but the bees wax in after heating to 100*?

[@artisticspice2555]

Because it would be difficult to strain out the leaf pieces from the oil. And even after that the beeswax is not up to temp so would cool the oil back down.

[@ragnarmiami]

Very useful . Thank you.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@bb9679]

Great on a diaper rash to

[@conr1215]

Could one use coconut oil ?

[@artisticspice2555]

Yes

[@Debbie-ro9lx]

Yes you can use coconut oil

[@judichristopher4604]

Thank you for sharing this

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Put something under the jar or it might crack

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Not a bad idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@namiesnaturals3557]

i add few drops lavander essential oil to it.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing it.

[@chriswhite8984]

Is the oven temperature F or C please. Great video.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I am an american so i use the backwards imperial system and us F.

[@chriswhite8984]

Thank you, just didn’t want to scorch my English plantain.🙂

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Question when he spoke about ounces and cups in measuring terms what was your understanding of what he wants you to do?

[@nancyskinner5207]

Did it mold? So many people told you it would. I’m going to make some. Thank you.

[@BIGI44]

How long can you store it for

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Good question. It will store for quite a while. I wouldn't go over about 90 days myself.

[@kat1029]

Do you need to dry first the plant or cook in oil when still fresh? Whats the difference?

[@artisticspice2555]

It depends. If you are new to making salves then best if you dry it first( it keeps the chances of it going ransit down). To use it fresh I would suggest letting the plantain wilt a bit first( basically the water in the plant itself can over time can cause it to mold. That is why it is dried first). As for the difference it would depends on the herb you're using (some herbs lend more of their healing properties when fresh). I hope this helps.

[@kat1029]

@@artisticspice2555 Thank you! I have done both ways. All went really amazing and for plantain definitely l prefer fresh :)

[@chatsandlivetrades504]

Thank you for this question because I have always taken the fresh plants, chopped them up real fine in oil in a blender, strained it and made a salve from there. Perhaps I use it too quickly for it to mold or become rancid. I just use it like a simple skin cream. I think I am going to try it dry and see if I notice a difference

[@stacielynn7929]

No oven

[@DaMominator]

I don't have an oven. I put the jar on a rack in a pot of water on medium low until it turned a nice dark green. Had to keep adding water to the pot

[@floxinaux]

So do you freeze the whole jar or just let it cool off to room temp

[@AshleyDCreates]

Let it cool off at room temp. If you freeze it, the jar will bust.

[@granmabern5283]

If you make several small pots, you can freeze some and keep one out to use, in a cool place or fridge. I put a bit of sea salt in it to preserve it. Lasts a few months in the fridge.

[@Songbird1984]

Thank you, very helpful and informative!

[@CiaofCleburne]

Great video! I leave my plantain just growing in what I call the apothecary area of my garden and use it fresh when I get a bite or sting, but this would be great to have on hand during the winter months for cuts and scrapes!!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It likes to grow all over my yard but does best in the places where nothing else wants to grow.

[@joannadams7549]

What brand is your dehydrator?

[@erinhorkey9340]

Have you or anyone else ever use coconut oil to make the salve?

[@rintintin7292]

Erin Perez yes my father does also cooks it in a crockpot for a few hr on low

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I never have but don't see why it wouldn't work just fine.

[@candykuettel4586]

Coconut is fine, but still need beeswax to keep solid at all times.

[@scootchieandboo7475]

Coconut oil is antiseptic too

[@rossdickens]

Wild edible.

[@theresathomas6966]

Can you use it on ringworm?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I don't think that it would kill ringworm. You can try though.

[@cindylituyasloon1292]

Vinegar , Theirs a reason old women put vinegar in every bucket. Ringworm cant live in vinegar. Happy Trails

[@lauranilsen8988]

thieves oil blend from young living works!

[@jessicagibson6538]

Clove, Apple cider vinegar

[@morchellaz]

100 degree in Fahrenheit or Celsius?

[@makeoversbymeme2077]

F

[@kirby62]

sweet video thanks learned much or all i did not know

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you for watching. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@dhuongnz]

About how much fresh leaves to get 1/2 oz of dried leaves. Thank you

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Good question. I don't know the answer for sure but it should be close to a 1 to 3 ratio. So about 1 1/2 to 2 ounces probably.

[@tammygsnodgrass3257]

and just to be clear by ounces you are talking about weight right? as in weight it on a scale..

[@ThisWomansBrain]

Good information, thanks.

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks, I am glad you liked it.

[@ej9404]

very good video thank you so much

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked it.

[@Film_maklike]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lauralowery9303]

Great video! Thanks! I rent a room so I don't have a yard to grow it, and I have limited use of the kitchen. I made an extract of it today. Can you do a video on using other dried herbs?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I will see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lauralowery9303]

@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks so much! 💖

[@sweetnlow97]

You don't need a yard honey. Both of the species he mentioned grow wild all over the place. It loves roadsides and gravel parking lots. I'd bet plantain could grow in the moon😂

[@ezrider1967]

Your 1st sentence cracked me up and I subscribed immediately! God bless ya!

[@Slightlyrednecked]

thanks. I am glad you liked it. :)

[@ezrider1967]

It worked perfectly! Thanks a lot!

[@jimjohnson3993]

What temperature on the dehydrator? I did mine for 4 hours at 150 and they were very dry? Is this ok? Is it taking anything away from the plant?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

You should be fine. I don't know what temperature mine was set to but very dry isn't going to hurt anything.

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

Jim Johnson you should not use a dehydrator as it Re moves most of the benefits, and you can leave the oil for about a month ina cool dark place

[@germ4bass]

Is there any substitutes to beeswax i can use ?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

I am sure there is but I don't know what it would be right off hand.

[@terry2346]

@@Slightlyrednecked Coconut oil would probably work. It has the right melting point but beeswax may be preferable due to its own anti inflammatory effect, and it is abundant.

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

@@terry2346 cocoa butter is the hardest plant one followed by shea butter. that 's what i'll use as I'm vegan

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

@@pinkpoodlepaloma whoa, vegans don't eat honey? If not why?

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

@@TruckTaxiMoveIt Watch Why don't vegans eat honey? by Earthling Ed on KZbin

[@Morn2moon]

Thank you :-)

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked it.

[@ronbonick4265]

well done

[@Slightlyrednecked]

Thank you.

[@kelseymarie4877]

What can this salve be used for?

[@Slightlyrednecked]

It works well for skin irritations like minor burns, cuts, bug bites, stings, etc.

[@kelseymarie4877]

@@Slightlyrednecked thank you

[@jswhosoever4533]

@@kelseymarie4877 it can be used for psoriasis and other skin conditions too.

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Interested to know the biologic properties of the main ingredient you used and why you selected it

[@jswhosoever4533]

One lady said she uses her van as a dehydrator on a hot day. Just keep them out of the sun.

[@aleisterbroley900]

You stand to lose a lot of good stuff doing that-- plantain, for instance, contains aucubin, a very beneficial compound... Which is depleted rapidly if the harvested plant is dried at temps over 100F. People are so careless, it's a wonder that most are able to produce anything medicinal at all. Seems many are more interested in being clever than approaching herbalism with a scientific mindset and the respect it deserves...

[@JungleJoeVN]

Dude, have you ever heard of 'the Sun'? This video could have been a short. Waste of energy and time.