Old-Fashioned, No-Fuss Herbal Salve | Bruises, Aches & Tension Headaches

An easy DIY herbal remedy for treating aches, pains, bruises, and even tension headaches.
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If you're looking for natural pain relief from sore muscles, tension headaches, or bumps and bruises, arnica may be the answer. This "no more pain" arnica salve recipe is great to have on hand to help ease the pain.

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[guitarsbybart]

Growing up in southern Oklahoma in the 1940s and 50s with no electricity, no phone, and limited access to town, there were 3 essentials to grow. White willow for aspirin for aches and pains, aloe for burns and rashes, and mint for breath and digestive issues and no need for prep just use natural.

[melmf]

jealous of your herbal cabinet, so pretty and functional

[morprou]

Vitamin E should never be used as a preservative in order to extend the shelf life as it does not stop microbes/bacteria from growing within the products but it does help with the oils from going rancid! As for preservatives in skin hair body people have a HUGE misconception that preservatives in skin care are not good ....if people just do their research they will find that there are many plant based/derived preservatives that are commonly used in over the counter as well as handcrafted products and whatever supplier you purchase it from always displays the usage rates and they are there for a reason! Not saying anything bad about vitamin E as it's a great additive and anti oxidant but to be used as a preventative? Not at all! Even tho salves are considered an anhydrous product I would still add a preservative just on the possibility that wate/moisturer could be introduced into the product! Better to be safe then sorry!

[kaytiemyers]

I'm glad you mentioned that there are times when you need to seek a medical professional too. I think its great to be balanced etc

[backwoodsbaby]

Just thinking putting salves in a deodorant style container. Then i dont have to touch it. Just rub it on. :)

[catherinecunningham]

This is awesome! Arnica lotions are super expensive to buy at the store! I will make this for sure!!! Thank you, Carolyn!!!

[shaunaferguson]

Thank you for all of your knowledge you share! I took your cold/flu herbal medicine course and have REALLY seen the benefits! Looking forward to more courses in the future! 💜

[relevant.c]

that so sweet ur sending out bibles. i bought 50 and handed 1 to every new tenant who signed a lease. i didnt offend anyone, even a muslim.

[ukulelekitten]

Wonderful recipe - thank you!🙏🏼. Why not simply place the measuring cup (with the pouring spout) right into the pot so you can avoid the bowl and losing less formula? Easier clean up too. Thanks again & blessings.

[cyclegirl]

That was so easy!! I need to set aside time to take that free class!

[rebeccanichol]

Thank you for your videos. I've used a lot of your recipes and techniques and find them very good and helpful.. I used to have the same problem with wax solidifying on the measuring cup as I was pouring. I found heating the oils and wax in the measuring cup on a cookie sheet in a 170F oven solved the problem as the cup is warm as well even after allowing to cool a little for the cool down ingredients.

[jodibannister]

Could you share where you source some of your ingredients, especially bees wax and arnica? Thank you!

[tunneloflight]

I far prefer calendula to arnica. Arnica is great for strains when you keep using the nuscle. Calendula is a marvelous mild topical pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer and anti-infective. Rosemary can often be used as well. Calendula ointments and salves in my experience is great for arthritic aches and pains, as well as muscle tightness and guarding. It is also great for neck muscle tension. Ginger is even better for that.

One caution. If you use calendula on a sunburn that has begun to peel, just like cortizone, it can stop the peel and heal the skin in mid peel. As a result, for the next six weeks or so the skin will be gnarly - until the outermost layer sloughs off.

Calendula is safe enough that it is commonly used for diaper rash.

[ERICSHELLY]

Do you have anything for the shingles. I have now! Trying to treat naturally!Thanks! May the Lord bless and protect you and your family this year

[kflan]

I like the idea of an arnica/comphrey salve.

[lindachandler]

I can't overstate how much I love making my own salves! Like you I love knowing what I'm using. Another salve version you might be interested in uses beef tallow instead of bee's wax. It isn't shelf stable for long at all, but is well worth the trouble for the recipes I use it for. I make small batches, I keep a tablespoon of so out so it's soft and the rest needs to be kept in the fridge at least or the freezer would be even better. The advantage of this salve is the tallow is much more like our own fat and absorbs into the skin much better, taking the medicine in with it.. Bee's wax coats and protects holding the medicine ingredients on. As a rough heel or cracked hand softener, it is unequaled by anything I have used in nearly 70 years. It is simply made. Melt the tallow and add in the oils of your choice, be they infused or essential oils. If it cools off too hard, warm it up and add in a bit of grape seed oil to soften it up; grape seed oil is absorbed quickly, too.

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[ChocolateBoxCottage]

Well done, Carolyn! I really appreciate the clear explanation and directions. ~Michele

[ChanclaSalsa]

I like to add a few drops of light patchouli oil. It brings a nice earthiness.