Easy Homemade Comfrey Salve Recipe to Make at Home
I started making this simple homemade comfrey salve when I heard it can be a natural way to soothe aches and pains and dry skin. If you’ve been curious about comfrey cream or comfrey ointment, this recipe is a great way to start.
Yield: 4 Ounces
Cost: 8
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Equipment
Materials
- 1 Cup Dried Comfrey Leaves or comfrey roots
- 1 Cup Olive Oil coconut oil, or jojoba oil
- ¼ Cup Beeswax Pellets
- Optional: 1 tablespoon shea butter
- Optional: a few drops of essential oils like lavender
Instructions
How to Make Comfrey-Infused Oil
- Option 1 – Solar Infusion (slow method):
- Place dried comfrey in a jar and cover with oil (olive, coconut, or jojoba). Seal and leave it in a sunny window for 2–4 weeks, shaking daily.1 Cup Dried Comfrey Leaves, 1 Cup Olive Oil
- Option 2 – Quick Infusion (fast method):
- Combine the oil and dried comfrey in a double boiler. Warm over low heat for 2–3 hours. Stir occasionally. Be careful not to overheat.
- After infusing, strain the oil through cheesecloth. Squeeze out every drop and discard the plant matter.
Instructions:
- Add ¼ cup of beeswax to your comfrey-infused oil in a saucepan.¼ Cup Beeswax Pellets
- On low heat, gently heat and stir until the wax is melted.
- Add shea butter now if you’re using it. Stir until smooth.Optional: 1 tablespoon shea butter
- Remove from heat. Stir in essential oils if desired.Optional: a few drops of essential oils
- Pour the warm liquid into clean tins or glass jars.
- Let it cool and solidify before putting the lids on.