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Homemade Dandelion Salve for Skin, Muscles & More
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Homemade Dandelion Salve for Skin, Muscles & More

Making your own homemade dandelion salve is a great way to put these fresh flowers to good use. If you’ve ever looked at a field full of dandelions and wondered if those yellow flower heads were good for anything other than taking over your front yard, we have ideas for you.
Prep Time1 day
Active Time10 minutes
cooling time30 minutes
Total Time1 day 40 minutes
Yield: 4 Ounces
Cost: 5

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Equipment

Mason Jar
Small Tin Jar

Materials

Instructions

  • Add the dandelion oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax pellets to a double boiler or small saucepan.
    ½ Cup Dandelion-Infused Oil, 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, 2 Tablespoons Shea Butter, 2 Tablespoons Beeswax Pellets
  • Warm over low heat until everything is melted. Stir well.
  • Remove from heat and add your essential oils if using.
    5-10 Drops Essential Oils
  • Pour into small jars while warm. Let cool at room temperature.
  • Cap and label. Store in a dark place, away from direct sunlight.

Notes

🌞 First Step: How to Make Dandelion-Infused Oil

  • You’ll Need:
  • Fresh dandelion flowers (just the yellow petals and flower heads, no stems)
  • A pint jar or mason jars
  • Your favorite carrier oil (olive oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, or coconut oil)
  • A clean towel or paper towels
Instructions:
  1. Gather your first dandelions on a dry, sunny day.
  2. Rinse lightly to remove dirt or bugs.
  3. Spread them in a single layer on a clean towel to dry for 24–48 hours. This removes excess water, which helps prevent mold.
  4. Fill a glass jar halfway with the dry flowers. Don’t pack them down.
  5. Cover completely with your oil of choice. Use about 1 cup of oil depending on the size of the jar.
  6. Cap the jar and set it in a sunny window for 1–2 weeks for a solar infusion. Shake gently every day.
  7. Strain out the plant material with cheesecloth or a mesh strainer. Now you have your dandelion oil.
📝 Tip: Want to make it faster? Use a double boiler or small saucepan over low heat for 1–2 hours. This slow infusion method is ideal during warmer weather when you don’t have a couple years to wait.

Oil Infusion Methods

Quick Stovetop Infusion
Time: 1–2 hours
How: Combine fresh or dried dandelion flowers and oil in a small saucepan or double boiler over low heat. Keep the temperature just warm—never let it simmer.
Best For: When you need your dandelion-infused oil in a hurry, or if your weather isn’t sunny.
Solar (Sunny Window) Infusion
Time: 1–2 weeks
How: Fill a glass jar with dried flowers and your oil of choice. Seal and set in a sunny window, shaking gently every day.
Best For: Harnessing gentle heat from the sun; very hands-off.
Pantry (Dark Place) Infusion
Time: 4–6 weeks
How: Same as solar, but store the jar in a cool, dark place like a pantry or cabinet. Give it a gentle shake every few days.
Best For: Slower, low-heat extraction; ideal in hot climates when direct sunlight can degrade sensitive compounds.