Peppermint Rosemary Energizing Salve
Let’s make a homemade Wake-Up Salve, a little magic in a jar!
Picture a teenage son who sleeps through alarms, always running late for school, to appointments. Sound familiar?
That’s exactly why I created this salve with two energizing herbs.
Just a dab of this herbal infused + aromatic salve on his temples, inside of wrists, base of the skull, and bottoms of the feet and—voila!—he’s out of bed!
It’s not just about waking up; it’s about starting the day well thanks to this natural, invigorating salve.
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Craft the Salve:
At the start, place 4 ounces of rosemary and peppermint herbal oil in warm water to make blending easier and faster later on.
Begin melting 1 ounce of beeswax in a double boiler on medium heat. I find glass works best. Use a chopstick to stir and encourage melting.
When beeswax is almost melted, turn down the heat. Keep it warm enough to keep the beeswax melted. If you begin to see it solidify around the edges, increase the temperature slightly.
Wipe down the jar containing the warmed oil to ensure no water remains on the outside, preventing water from dripping into the salve.
Slowly pour the warmed herbal oil into the melted beeswax while stirring to blend and dissolve the remaining wax thoroughly. Be careful not to overheat the oil, as some herbs may lose their potency at temperatures above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a thermometer for this purpose.
Remove the mixture from the heat. Let sit for about a minute and then add 20 drops of rosemary and 20 drops of rosemary essential oil for additional therapeutic benefits. Stir slowly to combine evenly.
Carefully pour the salve mixture into containers of your choice, such as tins or jars, leaving some space at the top for easy access.
Set the containers aside to allow the salve to cool and solidify completely.
Once cooled, store the salve in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
For instruction on how to make an herbal oil, find the instructions here.
For recommendations on which carrier oil to choose, find my favs here.
