I infused dandelion into olive oil last spring and created a salve/lotion , I used it faithfully every day and ended up with the best tan EVER in my life and I'm 67, my only issue is, I didn't make enough to last me until this spring lol..... I also made a batch with chili pepper infused into it also for arthritis pain... it was awesome....
Please tell about the chili powder. I have a friend with bad arthritis and due to kidney trouble she can't take arthritis meds. I'm hoping this will give her relief. Thank you.
@@sbburbrink I simply added crushed chilli peppers (the kind you sprinkle on top of spaghetti) to the oil and dandelion and let it all infuse, I began with a tsp. and it didn't create enough heat to suit me, so next time I will add a full tbs of crushed chilli's.... I hope this helps
@@hopesto did you use the entire dandelion or just leaves. A pint or quart jar for the chili peppers.? When you say not enough heat. Dies that mean it did not help with the arthritis?
@@sylviajohnson373 it's an excellent moisturizer and it can also be used as a pain reliever. if you have arthritis or a sore muscle, the salve can be rubbed on for a natural way to relieve pain. there are so many benefits to dandelions!
I am in the process of making dandelion salve. I hope it turns out. We typically make a Balm of Gilead salve and that stuff is really good I am finding out. I put it on a cold sore yesterday when I first noticed it and it killed it in its tracks in which felt like less then an hour I could tell it was done and was not going to progress for the typical 3-4 days of misery. Others we know have used it for Eczema and it was the only thing that ever worked for them. Nature rules, big business pharmy drools. Salves for life.
Awesome video. Thank you. I have made a tinture olive oil &oregano. I have bees wax. I thought about combining my tincture with the bees wax and then adding something food grade with an awesome scent. Maybe even lemon zest. I wonder if that seems like it would work?
I make a yarrow salve, it was originally going to be for a first aid type triple antibiotic thing, but we use it for zits! Makes them disappear, small ones within hours. It’s amazing
Hello, just curious, what did you do to the other two cups of infused oil? You started out with four cups of oil in your dandelions. Did it cook down? Thank you. Your video was very helpful.
Every spring I try this & every spring alllll the bending it took to pick all those pretty little flowers wrecks my back & I’m always left with *mostly* white fuzzies & very little actual yellow petals. 😞 I’ve tried laying them on a screen & drying in the afternoon sun, laying on my table overnight & a dehydrator ...only to get seed fuzzies. I can’t imagine the healing properties would be the same with all the fuzz vs. the beautiful yellow petals..? 🤷🏻♀️ Everyone says they need to be dry before adding to the oil but it’s the drying that makes them mostly white. (??) I don’t get how everyone retains the yellow petals once dry. (I LOVE Patchouli too❣️)
I'm not sure unless the ones you pick are already close to changing to puff balls. I noticed a couple of mine were starting to turn, but I still threw them in. You can make the oil right away with them it's just going to have water content, so it will spoil faster. Since you are having this issue, I'd make the recipe then stick it in the fridge. That way it's going to last longer! You can also make tea with the freshly picked flowers
They won't get dry to the touch. That's when they go white. Just leave them out for 24 to 48 hours. They still feel moist to the touch, but thats all you need.
I infused dandelion into olive oil last spring and created a salve/lotion , I used it faithfully every day and ended up with the best tan EVER in my life and I'm 67, my only issue is, I didn't make enough to last me until this spring lol..... I also made a batch with chili pepper infused into it also for arthritis pain... it was awesome....
I didn't make enough either!! I love it so much
Please tell about the chili powder. I have a friend with bad arthritis and due to kidney trouble she can't take arthritis meds. I'm hoping this will give her relief. Thank you.
@@sbburbrink I simply added crushed chilli peppers (the kind you sprinkle on top of spaghetti) to the oil and dandelion and let it all infuse, I began with a tsp. and it didn't create enough heat to suit me, so next time I will add a full tbs of crushed chilli's.... I hope this helps
@@hopesto thank you so much for your help.
@@hopesto did you use the entire dandelion or just leaves. A pint or quart jar for the chili peppers.? When you say not enough heat. Dies that mean it did not help with the arthritis?
Yarrow, St. John’s wort make good salves too. Thx for the vid
You're welcome! I want to grow that next year.
What are the benefits of your salve? Please and thank you
@@sylviajohnson373 it's an excellent moisturizer and it can also be used as a pain reliever. if you have arthritis or a sore muscle, the salve can be rubbed on for a natural way to relieve pain. there are so many benefits to dandelions!
Your Salve turned out perfect! 👍
Thank you!
I am in the process of making dandelion salve. I hope it turns out. We typically make a Balm of Gilead salve and that stuff is really good I am finding out. I put it on a cold sore yesterday when I first noticed it and it killed it in its tracks in which felt like less then an hour I could tell it was done and was not going to progress for the typical 3-4 days of misery. Others we know have used it for Eczema and it was the only thing that ever worked for them. Nature rules, big business pharmy drools. Salves for life.
That is awesome! I'm sure your dandelion salve will turn out great !!
@@TheHomesteadingHousewife TY. I liked the video to btw. :) Good day!
@@user-ch6um1vn8x I'm really glad you liked it! Have a wonderful weekend 😊
Awesome video. Thank you. I have made a tinture olive oil &oregano. I have bees wax. I thought about combining my tincture with the bees wax and then adding something food grade with an awesome scent. Maybe even lemon zest. I wonder if that seems like it would work?
@debraf9010 I think that could work!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thankyou so much for this beautiful your amazing!!
You're welcome 😊
I let my plants soak in oil for 3 weeks til I make salve melt candle wax and essential oil to prevent it to go rancid.
What do you mean by you melt candle wax and essential oil to prevent it from going rancid?
I definitely want to try this!
I make a yarrow salve, it was originally going to be for a first aid type triple antibiotic thing, but we use it for zits! Makes them disappear, small ones within hours. It’s amazing
I will have to look into this!
Looks like a great recipe, i can't wait to make it. Where do you get those cone shaped coffee filters?
I have seen them at Walmart and Kroger
Hello, just curious, what did you do to the other two cups of infused oil? You started out with four cups of oil in your dandelions. Did it cook down? Thank you. Your video was very helpful.
I made a bunch that day and used different essential oils
What is the shelf life for the salve?
I have some from over a year ago and it is still perfect!
I know you used frankincense but what was the other essential oil you used?
Patchouli 😊
Do you have the written recipe for this somewhere I can get?
No, sorry. I don't have any written recipes yet. Just my videos.
I wonder how Oregano oil would work with this Salve?
I've never tried it, but oregano oil does have some amazing benefits!
Every spring I try this & every spring alllll the bending it took to pick all those pretty little flowers wrecks my back & I’m always left with *mostly* white fuzzies & very little actual yellow petals. 😞 I’ve tried laying them on a screen & drying in the afternoon sun, laying on my table overnight & a dehydrator ...only to get seed fuzzies. I can’t imagine the healing properties would be the same with all the fuzz vs. the beautiful yellow petals..? 🤷🏻♀️ Everyone says they need to be dry before adding to the oil but it’s the drying that makes them mostly white. (??) I don’t get how everyone retains the yellow petals once dry. (I LOVE Patchouli too❣️)
I'm not sure unless the ones you pick are already close to changing to puff balls. I noticed a couple of mine were starting to turn, but I still threw them in. You can make the oil right away with them it's just going to have water content, so it will spoil faster. Since you are having this issue, I'd make the recipe then stick it in the fridge. That way it's going to last longer! You can also make tea with the freshly picked flowers
They won't get dry to the touch. That's when they go white.
Just leave them out for 24 to 48 hours. They still feel moist to the touch, but thats all you need.
Naic
I feel like you could speak in a more organized manner. Brief and in order. You are knowledgeable. Keep at it!
Can the dandelions used for this salve be reused for another infusion or something else ? 🤩🫶
I wouldn't think so because they are giving all their nutrients during the first round of making salve