Sage & Sweet Violet Ointment

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Sage & Sweet Violet Ointment

Good for chapped lips, cold sores and chapped skin.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves
2 tbsp sweet violets
4 tbsp sweet almond oil

4 Tbsp almond oil
4 Tbsp melted beeswax.

Preparation:

Combine sage, sweet violets and 4 Tbsp of almond oil in a small stoppered bottle. Leave in a warm place for 1 month, shaking daily.

Strain into a bowl and add 4 tbsp each of almond oil and melted beeswax which have been melted together in the top of a double boiler.
Beat until cold.
Store in an airtight jar in a cool place.