How to Make Salve From an Aloe Vera Plant
- 1). Harvest three large aloe vera leaves that are growing close to the soil on the outside of the plant.
- 2). Split the leaves down the middle lengthwise with a sharp knife. Scrape the inside aloe gel with the knife into an 8-ounce measuring cup.
- 3). Fill the rest of the cup with olive oil and mix.
- 4). Grate or cut into small pieces a quarter cup of beeswax.
- 5). Fill the bottom of a double boiler with enough water so that it will not spill over when the top pan is in place. Heat on medium and bring water to a simmer.
- 6). Put the olive oil and aloe gel into the top pan and add the beeswax. Stir until the beeswax is melted and incorporated into the oil and aloe.
- 7). Open two vitamin E capsules and squeeze the contents into the mixture and stir.
- 8). Test for texture by placing a small amount of salve on the back of a jar lid and set in the refrigerator for a few minutes to cool. If the salve is too runny, add a little more beeswax. If too stiff, add a little olive oil.
- 9). Pour the hot aloe vera salve into small sterile jars or tins. Let cool and cap tightly.
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