Courtesy Of: The Spa Less Traveled: Discovering Ethnic Los Angeles
Herbal Balms are for external soothing pain relief. Here is a DIY version you’ll enjoy trying.
Ingredients
10dropsPeppermint Essential Oil
10dropsEucalyptus Essential Oil
5drops Clove Essential Oil
1/4cupcarrier oil(sweet almond, apricot kernel, jojoba or grapeseed)
1/2ouncebeeswax(pellets or solid)
Instructions
Heat the carrier oil and beeswax on a low setting in a double boiler until melted.
Remove from heat and stir in Essential Oils, mixing well.
Pour into a small glass or metal container and cool completely.
Seal, and use as directed for herbal balms.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Be sure to use therapeutic grade pure Essential Oils, avoiding perfume oils. For the beeswax, you can find pellets in the bulk section of many health food stores, or, you can shave pure beeswax off a larger piece, and weigh it on your kitchen scale to be sure you have a 1/2 oz portion.
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