Natural Antibiotic Ointment
Learn how to make this natural antibiotic ointment to soothe bug bites, minor cuts, and more! You can easily make this ointment with only five ingredients, and it can be ready in minutes.
Servings: 4 ounces
Equipment
- 1 Heatproof bowl for placing over soup pot
- 1 Funnel
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Beeswax pellets Or use grated beeswax.
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil
- 1/8 cup Jojoba oil Alternatively, you can use extra-virgin olive oil.
- 10 drops German "blue" chamomile essential oil
- 20 drops Helichrysum essential oil Specifically the helichrysum italicum variety.
Instructions
- Place a soup pot on the stovetop, fill it no more than a quarter full of water, and turn the heat to its lowest setting.
- Place the heatproof bowl over the soup pot but make sure the bowl is not touching the water. (This setup simulates a double boiler.)
- Cook's Note: Alternatively, if you have a double boiler, you can use it instead of a soup pot and heatproof bowl. If all you have is a small saucepan, you can use it, but you will need to ensure the saucepan does not overheat.
- To the soup bowl, add the beeswax and allow it to begin to melt. Next, add in the coconut oil and allow both to melt completely. Stir well.
- Turn off the heat and pour in the jojoba oil. Stir well to incorporate.
- Using potholders, carefully remove the bowl from the soup pot and place the bowl on a heatproof surface. As you remove the bowl, angle it so that any steam escaping from the soup pot flows away from you in the opposite direction.
- Allow the mixture in the bowl to cool slightly so that you are able to comfortably touch the bowl. The bowl should be warm to the touch but not hot.
- Add the essential oils and whisk well to thoroughly incorporate.
- Using a funnel over the 4-ounce jar, carefully pour the mixture into the jar. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, place the lid on the jar and store it in a cool dark place. (See Recipe Notes.)
- You can apply this natural antibiotic ointment to a bug bite or minor cut, scrape, or other abrasion once cleaned well with soap and warm water and allowed to air dry. This ointment also makes a wonderfully soothing balm for dry, cracked skin and especially for dry, jagged, or inflamed cuticles.
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Notes
Although it can be difficult to pinpoint the shelf-life of any homemade product, the general rule is that most herbal or essential oil preparations can maintain their freshness for anywhere from 6 months to 3 years. This particular ointment is at its most effective within the first 6 months.
Note: I am not a doctor or medical professional. If you are not feeling well, please seek professional medical attention and medicine. And if you are thinking of supplementing your treatment with home remedies, be sure to talk to your medical professional about them. It's important that you get the medicine and treatments you need to get back to good health.
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