Greetings everyone,
I found preparing homemade recipes a great stress busting and mood boosting activity. You love using homemade recipes? Great, because here I am with some amazing herbal balm recipes to solve all your needs from head to toe. The process of making an herbal balm takes up a bit more time than regular homemade recipes, but the results, efficacy and satisfaction are worth waiting. So, let’s get into the details.
All these homemade herb-infused balms use herb-infused oil as their main ingredient. Hence, firstly we will know
how to prepare herb-infused oils.
To prepare the herbal infusion, take a handful or two of dried herbs like lavender, rosemary, rose petals, mint or any other required herbs, and transfer them in a glass jar. Pour oil over the herbs to let them sink in completely. You can use olive oil, almond oil or any other oil you desire to use. Further, cover the jar with a muslin cloth or tissue paper and tie a thread tightly around its neck to seal it completely. Place the jar near a sunny place and let it sit there for 2-3 weeks. In between, do shake the jar once or twice a day. After the infusion period, strain the oil using cheesecloth to keep the herbs out of the infusion, and your herb-infused oil is ready.
I have already shared a DIY lip scrub here which used mint infused oil. To take a rough idea of how it will work, you can refer to it.
What to do if you can’t get your hands on the herbs? Instead of herbs, you can use the respective essential oils that are easily and readily available.
1. Cuticle Repairing Balm:
Winter is harsh on our skin and makes it dry. Peppermint, lavender and rosemary soothe the skin and promote the repairing process. Beeswax and oil provide nourishment along with healing the cuticles.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried peppermint, lavender and rosemary. If your infused oil is half a cup, then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 7-8 drops of each.
2. Sleep Inducing Balm:
As we already know, chamomile and lavender are perfect to induce sleep and fight insomnia. This balm uses the combination of both.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried chamomile and lavender. If your infused oil is half a cup, then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 10-12 drops of each.
3. Muscles Relaxing Balm:
The combination of spices and herbs is a perfect combination to beat the sore muscles. It will be helpful in relaxing the muscles and providing you relief. It releases the muscle tension effectively, plus it will smell wonderful.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried peppermint and rosemary, grounded clove and black pepper. If your infused oil is half a cup, then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 6-7 drops each of peppermint and rosemary while 4-5 drops each of clove and black pepper.
4. Herbal Balm for Headache:
Peppermint and lavender instantly provide relief for headache. Whether you have a headache because of cold or stress, use this for instant relief.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried peppermint and lavender. If your infused oil is half a cup. then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 10-12 drops of each.
5. Soothing Balm:
Rose and chamomile possess soothing properties along with amazing smell. This balm will be effective in soothing the inflamed, broken or irritated skin.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried chamomile and rose petals. If your infused oil is half a cup, then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 10-12 drops of each.
6. Balm for Chapped Lips:
Calendula and rose provide nourishment to the lips and repair them. On the other hand, oils and beeswax also nourish and moisturize the lip, preventing chapping and drying.
How to Make: Prepare herb-infused oil with dried calendula and rose petals. If your infused oil is half a cup, then take 4-5 tablespoons of beeswax. If more or less, adjust according to the ratio. Combine infused oil and beeswax by melting it using the double boiler method. When the beeswax is melted, transfer it into a container and let it solidify. If using essential oils, add 10-12 drops of each.
Note:
- If using respective essential oils, add 20-25 drops in combination to a half cup of oil. If the oil is less or more, then adjust ratio accordingly. When you use essential oils, the infusion period will not be there. You can directly start from the melting of oil and beeswax. Remember to add the essential oil, after the combination of beeswax and oil is melted.
- When preparing the herb-infused oil, add only dried herbs. As the infusing time is about 3 weeks, there may be chances of getting mold over the herbs because of moisture. If you see mold formation, toss it and start from fresh.
- Take a handful or two of dried herbs in combination, not individually.
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