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Frankincense Salve Recipe

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This homemade frankincense salve makes a thoughtful gift and a staple for your own herbal apothecary. With its grounding scent and soothing touch, it’s a simple way to bring a little ancient wisdom into modern self-care.

Ingredients

Frankincense-Infused Oil Ingredients:

  1. 2 tablespoons frankincense tears (resin)
  2. 1/2 cup carrier oil (olive, almond, or jojoba work well)

Frankincense Salve Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup frankincense-infused oil
  2. 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
  3. 15 drops frankincense essential oil (optional but recommended)

Instructions

Frankincense-Infused Oil:

  1. Grind frankincense resin into a coarse powder.
  2. Place it in a clean glass jar and pour the carrier oil over it.
  3. Heat using a double boiler on low for several hours OR let the mixture sit on a sunny windowsill or countertop for 2–3 weeks.
  4. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to remove resin pieces.

Frankincense Salve:

  1. In a double boiler, combine ½ cup of the infused oil with beeswax pellets.
  2. Heat gently, stirring until beeswax is fully melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in frankincense essential oil (if using).
  4. Carefully pour the salve into clean tins or glass jars.
  5. Let sit overnight to harden before using.

Notes

Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/frankincense-salve/