Calendula Post #2
Homemade Calendula Salve: A Traditional Homestead Favorite
Calendula salve has been a staple in many homestead medicine cabinets for generations. The bright petals are first infused into oil and then combined with beeswax to create a soothing salve.
Basic supplies include:
Dried calendula flowers
Olive oil
Beeswax
Glass jars
The process is simple:
Infuse calendula flowers in oil.
Strain the flowers.
Melt beeswax into the infused oil.
Pour into containers and cool.
Many homesteaders enjoy making calendula salve because it uses ingredients that can be grown or sourced locally.
Whether you’re interested in herbal traditions, natural products, or self-sufficiency, calendula is a wonderful herb to add to your homestead garden.
Tip for your blog: Create a new category called “Herbs & Natural Living” and place all your mullein, elderberry, calendula, soap-making, lotion-making, and goat milk product articles there. This can become one of your highest-traffic categories over time.