Thyme Salve

Salves are amazing for minor skin damage, burns, bruises, sprains, rashes and much more.  They are made with the plant, olive oil, beeswax and I usually use Lavender Essential Oil.  They are a topical application that you can take with you anywhere.  I choose to make thyme salve this month as it is great to apply to your chest when you are suffering from a cough.  A good alternative to vicks vapor rub and kids love it!

Thyme Salve Recipe
Ingredients (rough estimates)

• a handful of fresh thyme
• 1.5 cups Olive Oil (enough to cover thyme)
• 1/2 round of Beeswax- about 12onces melted
• 20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

Thyme Oil-

• Cut fresh thyme
• place in small mason jar
• cover thyme with olive oil
• let sit 4-6 weeks covered with a paper towel and elastic
• stir with a wooden spoon the first few days and check periodically for mold
• after 6 weeks- strain the olive oil out and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the salve

Thyme Salve-

• use the thyme oil you made and place in double boiler with beeswax
• use 3oz of oil to 1oz of beeswax
• wait until beeswax has thoroughly melted into the oil, stirring with a chopstick or spoon
• to test salve consistency, drip a small amount of melted salve onto a saucer and place it in the freezer for 1 minute.  You may choose to experiement and change the oil-to-beeswax ratio if you prefer either a harder or softer salve
• poor mixture into a glass jar or several small tins
• add essential oils immediately 
• cover and let cool
• store salves tightly capped and away from heat and direct light

Thyme salve is for sale at the studio among other salves, tinctures and teas.