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Plantain Salve Recipe (Homemade First Aid Ointment)

WEBJul 7, 2020 · When the leaves are dry and crisp, start step 3. Chop the leaves or place them in a food processor and pulse a few …

1. Harvest your leaves on a dry, sunny day. Pull off any parts that look sick or diseased and brush off dirt with a dry cloth if needed. Arrange leaves in a single layer on a clean, dry surface (best lined with a towel even though I forgot to take a photo after putting it down) and allow them to air dry for 2-3 days. When the leaves are dry and crisp, start step 3.
2. Chop the leaves or place them in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped.
3. Place ground leaves in a clean, dry pint mason jar and cover with oil. The oil should completely cover the leaves.
4. Cover the jar with a lid. Place a kitchen towel in the bottom of your crockpot and place your jars inside. Add enough water to cover about half the jar and set to low heat. I recommend the lowest setting possible, which is the "keep warm" setting on the slow cooker I use. Leave the slow cooker uncovered and allow the oil to infuse for 2-6 hours, adding water if needed to keep the slow cooker basin from drying out. Give it a shake (to help the plantain infuse faster) if you think about it whenever you walk by. (In the photo there are two jars because I was making a double batch.)

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