Rosemary salve is a versatile and natural remedy that offers a range of benefits for both skin and overall well-being. Whether you’re looking to soothe aches and pains, enhance skin health, or enjoy its aromatic properties, incorporating rosemary salve into your daily routine can be a simple yet effective way to harness the healing power of this remarkable herb.

Supplies

1/4 Cup Beeswax
Glass Measuring Cup
1 Cup Coconut Oil (or Olive/Avocado Oil)
Cheesecloth
6 Springs of Fresh Rosemary
2 Glass Mason Jars
2 4oz Amber Glass Jars with Lids
Small Sauce Pan
(Optional: Essential Oils for Fragrance)
(Optional: Hair Tie)
(Optional: Gloves)

Step 1: Prepping the Rosemary

Wash the fresh or store-bought Rosemary and set aside to dry.

Step 2: Adding in the Oil

Pull rosemary leaves from the stem into the glass measuring cup.
Add one cup of the oil of your choosing to the rosemary and set aside.

Step 3: Infusing the Rosemary

Add approximately 1-1.5 inches of water to the saucepan.
Place the pan onto the stove with the glass measuring up inside (this simulates a double boiler).
Turn the burner onto medium-low heat and let simmer for 2-3 hours (Caution: Add more water to the saucepan as needed to keep the rosemary oil from burning).

Step 4: Straining the Rosemary-infused Oil

Place the cheesecloth over one of the glass jars (Optional: Secure the cheesecloth with a hair tie).
Pour the rosemary-infused oil into the jar with the cheesecloth for straining (Caution: The measuring cup will be hot so use a towel or oven mitts to handle).
Squeeze the remaining oil into the jar and discard the rosemary leaves (Optional: Use gloves if you do not wish for your hands to be oily).

Step 5: Creating the Salve

Wipe out the measuring cup to get rid of any leftover leaves.
Add 1/4 cup of beeswax pellets into the measuring cup.
Add the rosemary-infused oil back into the measuring cup.

Step 6: Melting the Beeswax

Place the glass measuring cup back into the pan with water.
Stir the combination of beeswax and oil to help the wax dissolve (Optional: Once dissolved, add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to the mixture and stir).

Step 7: Creating the Finished Product

Pour the salve into the amber jars and set aside to cool, this can take from one to two hours to solidify (Caution: Remember the glass measuring cup will be hot so use proper care when handling it).
Add the lids to jars and you just made your own rosemary salve.

Introduction: How to Make Rosemary Salve From Scratch