Post by Granny Smith on Jul 30, 2020 12:58:56 GMT -5
Step-by-Step Guide to Homemade Tiger Balm
Step 1 – Add 1⁄2 ounce of beeswax and 2 ounces of coconut oil into a small saucepan. You may also use extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil.
Step 2 – In a larger saucepan, add 2 to 4 cups of water. Place the smaller saucepan into the larger one, which creates a double boiler.
Step 3 – Increase the stove heat to medium.
Step 4 – Continually stir the ingredients until they melt. Make sure to constantly stir the ingredients to prevent them from burning.
Step 5 – Remove the saucepan from heat once the ingredients are melted.
Step 6 – Add 10 drops of eucalyptus oil, 10 drops of peppermint oil and 5 drops of clove oil into the melted wax and oil.
Step 7 – Vigorously mix the ingredients together until they’re thoroughly mixed.
Step 8 – Allow the mixture to cool for several minutes.
Step 9 – In a separate saucepan, bring 1 pint of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of crushed garden sage, wintergreen, willow or black haw. Allow the water to boil until the liquid reduces by half.
Step 10 – Strain the herb out of the water and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water into the wax mixture.
Step 11 – Heat the wax and water mixture in the double boiler, and stir for several minutes.
Step 12 – Pour the warm mixture into a metal or glass container. Place in a dry, cool area for several hours, or until completely cooled.
Step 1 – Add 1⁄2 ounce of beeswax and 2 ounces of coconut oil into a small saucepan. You may also use extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil.
Step 2 – In a larger saucepan, add 2 to 4 cups of water. Place the smaller saucepan into the larger one, which creates a double boiler.
Step 3 – Increase the stove heat to medium.
Step 4 – Continually stir the ingredients until they melt. Make sure to constantly stir the ingredients to prevent them from burning.
Step 5 – Remove the saucepan from heat once the ingredients are melted.
Step 6 – Add 10 drops of eucalyptus oil, 10 drops of peppermint oil and 5 drops of clove oil into the melted wax and oil.
Step 7 – Vigorously mix the ingredients together until they’re thoroughly mixed.
Step 8 – Allow the mixture to cool for several minutes.
Step 9 – In a separate saucepan, bring 1 pint of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of crushed garden sage, wintergreen, willow or black haw. Allow the water to boil until the liquid reduces by half.
Step 10 – Strain the herb out of the water and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water into the wax mixture.
Step 11 – Heat the wax and water mixture in the double boiler, and stir for several minutes.
Step 12 – Pour the warm mixture into a metal or glass container. Place in a dry, cool area for several hours, or until completely cooled.