How to Make and Use Dandelion Salve

Step 1

Put the wilted dandelion flowers into a pint sized jar and cover them with the carrier oil of your choice. If you use coconut oil, it's helpful to melt it first.

Step 2

Let your dandelion oil sit in a dark place for a week or two, but not too much longer than that as it can spoil pretty quickly.

Step 3

Strain out the flowers using a fine mesh sieve and a cheesecloth so that you can really squeeze all of the dandelion goodness out.

Step 4

Create a makeshift double boiler by putting a small bowl or a glass Pyrex measuring cup over a pot with about an inch of simmering water.

Step 5

Put the dandelion oil and beeswax into the small bowl or Pyrex, and heat until the beeswax completely dissolves into the oil, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the shea butter and stir until it completely dissolves.

Step 7

Stir in the essential oils.

Step 8

Carefully pour the mixture into small jars or tins and let sit until the salve sets up completely.