Did the sandwiching of the third firepit quilt, and just made it before almost running out of safety pins. Memo to self, I really need to purchase more.
Worked on knitting next and got one mitten finished. After this post I will see how far I can get on the other while supper is cooking. I do have to make a salad first though.
I have been asked what the various salves I make do and thought that today would be a good time to answer this.
Lavender salve is good as a moisturizer, for chapped lips, is a gentle herbal antiseptic, and great for headaches.
Mint salve soothes sore joints, a massage for muscles, can be used for a hand massage, and also for headaches.
Comfrey salve is used for bruises, joint pain, skin conditions, and pain relief from arthritis.
Oregano salve is antibacterial, antifungal, can be used on minor burns and rashes, encourages recovery from small cuts to the skin.
Sage salve can be used to treat minor wounds, insect bites, help alleviate symptoms of acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Lemon balm salve is good for cold sores, minor cuts and burns, and is a good moisturizer.
Clover salve is great for rashes, and insect bites.
Calendula salve is good for cuts and scrapes, burns and dry skin.
I hope that helps. I just noticed I missed Plantain salve which is great on insect bites, and scars and has numbing properties.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Thanks for the list of salves and their properties. I took a screen shot so i don’t have to remember. I know a couple of them but i’m always open to learning!
ReplyDeleteI use a comfrey salve on my knees after surgery to help with the burning nerve pain and it really worked well. There is definitely something medicinal about these plants and herbs. I read the other day that people used to use spider webs to close a wound when they didn’t have anything else to use and it worked very well.
ReplyDeleteWow and you make all these! That saves you a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteCan you take a pillow for your back when you attend Mass? That is miserable when you’re sitting in church on those hard seats trying to listen but your back is screaming at you!
Thank you for the info about the uses for the various salves. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteJackie, as you know I love my comfrey salve....I use it on my fibro pain points.
ReplyDeletePlants are there for us to use and I would rather use something natural if at all possible.
JC
Thank you
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