Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - The Hundredth Challenge
Challenge Entry #2( 12. Potion Making)
I’ve made many teas and salves over the years, on of my favorites is Tiger Balm
Home made Tiger Balm
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons beeswax pastilles
- 1 tablespoon [menthol] crystals
- 1 TB arnica infused oil (olive oil, almond oil, or argan oil)
- 12 drops [camphor] essential oil
- 11 drops [peppermint] Peppermint-Essential oil
- 9 drops [eucalyptus] e.o. - optional
- 7 drops [clove] essential oil - optional
- 7 drops [cinnamon] essential oil
- Double boiler
- 4 oz glass jar for storage
Instructions
- Using a double boiler, melt the beeswax, menthol, and arnica infused oil until fully melted.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 2 minutes , then add your essential oils.
- Stir the mixture well then pour into your tin or jar.
- Allow the mixture to set and harden completely before using.
- Use a small amount for pain where needed.
Tips and Cautions To Read:
- IMPORTANT : Do not rub!!! Tiger Balm on open wounds, irritated, sunburned or chapped skin.** The menthol can cause further irritation.
- Avoid getting this mixture in your eyes or mouth, so be sure to wash your hands after applying. Trust me, you don’t want to accidentally rub your eyes with this still on your hands. I learned that one the hard way!
- Use the recommended amount of essential oils in this recipe as they are very potent and can cause burning sensations if used in excess.
I didn’t use eucalyptus or clove, I simply do not like the smell.
But the salve does work well on pulled muscles.
Garnet
Thank you to Nikki for this recipe, although I did tweak it some.
@theSunshineHustle