When early spring comes around, it is the perfect time to harvest dandelion flower heads and use those to make a healing salve. Learn how to make dandelion salve by following these easy steps.

Don’t think of fresh dandelions as a pesky weed. A cup of dandelion flowers can be used to make homemade salves that are a great way to deal with dry hands or achy joints.

Homemade dandelion salve requires foraging dandelion heads, using the slow infusion method of making dandelion-infused oil, and then using a double boiler method of melting oils together. That sounds like a lot of steps, but it is really quite simple.

Dandelion Infused Oil

To make an oil of dandelion infusion, start with harvesting fresh dandelion flowers. After that, dry out the dandelion blossoms and cover them with enough olive oil in a glass jar. After a few weeks, you have a dandelion infused oil that has a multitude of uses. Here is a complete step by step guide on making infused dandelion oil.

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Supplies Needed for Dandelion Salve

• 1 cup dandelion infused oil
• 1/2 cup beeswax pellets
• double boiler or a small saucepan and glass bowl
• container to store salve in – small glass jar or tins

How to Make Dandelion Salve

Make a homemade double boiler by placing a glass bowl on top of a pot that has 1-2 inches of water in it.

Place dandelion oil and beeswax into the glass bowl. Heat over low-medium heat until the beeswax is completely melted, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat and pour into small jar. Leave alone until the salve sets completely, usually around 2-3 hours.

Other Options

The wonderful thing about making your own salves is that you can customize them to your own liking. Here are some variations of making a dandelion salve recipe to try for your next batch:

• Add shea butter in with the oil and beeswax.
• Add essential oils of your choice to the cooling salve. Lavender is a great addition!
• Add more beeswax if you prefer a firmer salve.

How to Use Dandelion Salve

Dandelions have many health benefits and medicinal properties that can be used for pain relief. The anti-inflammatory properties in this salve is great for sore muscles and joint pain. The next time you are hurting or have some achy joints, rub some dandelion salve on it!

Have some skin irritations or dry skin? The first step you should take is rubbing this homemade salve on it. It also works great as a lip balm!

Be sure to store your salve in a cool, dark place. Keep out of direct sunlight. This will last 9-12 months, assuming you don’t use it all by then.

Baby has a diaper rash? Rub some of this on baby’s bum.

The next time you get a bug bite, put this salve to good use and rub it on the bite.

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