Antiseptic Ointment

Submitted by Cris Scarlett

This ointment is great for cuts, scrapes, boils, acne, sprains, arthritis, bruises, and cardiovascular complaints. It will stimulate tissues in relaxing, drawing, cooling, warming, cleansing, moving, and relieving pain.

You will need:

-1/2 ounce lavender flowers

-1/2 ounce rosemary

½ ounce chamomile flowers

¼ ounce calendula flowers

-16 ounces solvent (vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel)

Place the herbs in a clean glass jar.

Add the solvent of your choice.

Close the jar tightly.

Let it sit in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking it once a day.

Strain out the herbs after two weeks with a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Store the ointment in a clean dry glass container in a cool, dark place.

Apply externally as needed.