Chilli And Peppermint Salve
From angelarmck 13 years agoIngredients
- 60ml Hot chilli and mustard oil (see recipe) shopping list
- 20g Beeswax shopping list
- 30 Drops peppermint essential oil shopping list
- 30 Drops rosemary essential oil shopping list
- For Hot chilli and mustard oil shopping list
- 500ml sunflower oil shopping list
- 2-4 fresh whole red chillis (cayenne) chopped shopping list
- 50g ginger root, chopped or crushed shopping list
- 50g black pepper shopping list
- 50g mustard powder shopping list
How to make it
- Put the oil in a glass bowl (to use as the top of a double boiler) or bain-marie. Add the beeswax. Place over a pan of hot water and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the wax melts. Take off the heat and allow to cool.
- Just as a “skin” begins to appear on the surface of the oils, add the peppermint and rosemary oils using a dropper. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a sterilized dark glass jar. Allow to cool before putting on the lid.
- USE: Apply twice daily to affected areas, remembering to wash hands after use.
- This oil is hot, so keep away from eyes and other sensitive areas.
- Keeps for up to 6 months
- For Hot chilli and mustard oil
- In a bain-marie or glass bowl (to form the top of a double boiler) place the sunflower oil, chopped chillis, ginger, black pepper, and mustard powder. Stir to mix. Place the bowl covered on a pan of hot water, and heat the mixture gently for 1 hour.
- Strain through a sieve lined with muslin. Filter the oil into sterilised dark glass bottles or add to Chilli and peppermint salve.
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