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Dandelion Salve

 

First year to infuse dandelion flower oil (wild dandelions from our own homestead).  First year to make our own dandelion salve.  It's in trial period.  We have both used it and so far really like it, but we'll have one more person testing it out for me.  I'm getting so much better at keeping notes this year.

I used an assortment of vessels, as that is what I had on hand.  I love the smaller tins for travel, or to give as gifts.  I just ran out of tins and used whatever glass jars I still had in my herbal supplies.

I already have a new "first" time salve to make next spring as well.  

The rain is finally done (at least we hope so), but the wind blew right in last night.  Good grief.  Maybe it will dry up the soggy ground, but our nights are to dip to the 40's.  Fall weather can be so iffy in our area.


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Far Side of Fifty said…
I hope you like it! I made a batch of salve one time for my Mom for her fingers that got so raw from quilting. Hard to find a good mix that was not greasy:)
September 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Carol said…
We are supposed to get in the 40's tonight
September 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Jackie said…
I make this every second year. Love it.

God bless.
September 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Far Side of Fifty, I am liking it so far. I now have an "herbal remedies" journal, so if the mix of oil and such does not absorb nicely while using it, I can adjust it later. So far I really like it.
September 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Carol, yes, and it's only for a few nights for us, which may kill my basil left in the herb garden. It won't last long so I am praying I have more time to preserve more from the herbs.
September 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Jackie, I had not even heard of it until this spring, and just strained my oil to make it. I'm loving it. Thanks. God Bless.
September 23, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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