Herbal Salve Making Kit
A Hands-On Kit for Crafting a Traditional Herbal Salve at Home
This Herbal Salve Making Kit includes everything you need to create a small-batch, whole-plant salve using time-honored botanicals and nourishing oils. Thoughtfully curated for beginners and experienced herbalists alike, this kit invites you into the slow, intentional process of herbal infusion and topical care.
✨ What’s Included in the Kit
🌱 Dried Herbs – 5 oz Total
(1 oz of each herb)
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Calendula Flower (Calendula officinalis)
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Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum officinale)
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Plantain Leaf (Plantago major)
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White Willow Bark (Salix alba)
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Chamomile Flower (Matricaria chamomilla)
🫒 Carrier Oil Blend – 4 oz Total
A nourishing blend of:
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Olive Oil
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Castor Oil
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Coconut Oil
(Ideal for slow infusion and skin compatibility)
This kit is designed to produce approximately 5 ounces of finished herbal oil, which can then be transformed into a salve with the addition of beeswax.
🌼 Ingredient Highlights & Traditional Uses
Calendula
Traditionally used to support skin comfort and recovery. Calendula is valued for its soothing, calming properties and is commonly included in salves for dry, irritated, or sensitive skin.
Comfrey
Known historically as “knitbone,” comfrey has been traditionally used in external preparations to support skin resilience and recovery. Often included in salves intended for overworked or stressed areas.
Plantain
A classic first-aid herb in folk herbalism. Plantain has traditionally been used to soothe the skin and support comfort after minor environmental stressors.
White Willow Bark
Traditionally valued for its cooling and comforting properties. White willow bark has long been used in topical applications to support tired or overworked skin.
Chamomile
Gentle and calming, chamomile is traditionally used to support skin softness and ease irritation. It’s especially loved for its mild nature and pleasant aroma.
🫒 Why These Oils?
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Olive Oil – Rich, nourishing, and ideal for extracting herbal constituents
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Castor Oil – Thick and supportive for deeper infusion and skin feel
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Coconut Oil – Adds structure, glide, and skin-loving fatty acids
Together, these oils create a balanced base suitable for salves and balms.
⚠️ Important Note
This kit is intended for educational and traditional use only. Herbal products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always perform a patch test before topical use.
