July 22, 2025|Farm Life, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Recipes, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! July’s when my herbs peak, and after 15 years, I’m whipping up herbal salves—naturally—for my homestead. My chickens peck the plants, my horses benefit from the healing, and my huskies sniff the jars. These holistic salves are simple and sustainable; here’s my guide from years of garden magic—let’s heal, farm girl style!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup dried calendula (grow with calendula seeds ([https://amzn.to/44LlSWm)).
- 1 cup olive oil, ¼ cup beeswax (beeswax pellets ([https://amzn.to/4kyafrC)).
- Double boiler (https://amzn.to/44qfrsO), tins (https://amzn.to/44KV9cm) for storage.
Step 1: Infuse the Oil
Steep calendula in oil—low heat, 4 hours. My ducks quacked at the scent; 15 years taught me patience makes it potent.
Step 2: Melt the Wax
Add beeswax to oil—double boiler (https://amzn.to/44qfrsO) keeps it smooth. My first batch was lumpy; years fixed the ratio.
Step 3: Pour and Cool
Pour into tins—cool slow. My minis got a hoof rub; 15 years of salves heal my crew’s scrapes.
Step 4: Store and Use
Cool, dark—lasts a year. My husky’s paws love it; holistic healing from my garden’s heart.
Conclusion
Herbal salves are my July gift—15 years of herbs make ‘em powerful. Craft yours; it’s farm girl medicine! Pin this for your healing, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more herbal love.
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