Skin Salves

Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary:

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Skin Salves.

The main topic of the meeting was skin salves, which was explained as semi-solid topical treatments made by combining oils and waxes without water. Bryan explained the difference between tinctures and salves. It was demonstrated the process of making skin salves using plantain leaves and grapeseed oil, showing how to crush the plant material and mix it with oil before adding beeswax for preservation.  A short video was shared from https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/creating-a-salve, which was shown in the meeting and we discussed its content while watching.  It explained and demonstrated the process of making a healing salve, including infusing plant oils with herbs like plantain to create a skin salve for the purpose of treating bug bites and sunburns.

It was emphasized the importance of proper straining to remove plant bits and showing how to achieve the right consistency by testing with a spoon. Bryan also discussed the historical use of salves and addressed a question from participants about using dry herbs, recommending fresh herbs when possible and adjusting the amount of dried herbs for stronger infusions. 

The meeting mainly focused on making and using herbal salves, with detailed instructions on creating salves using beeswax and various herbs for skin conditions, pain relief, and other purposes. Key points covered included proper techniques for making salves, storage recommendations, and safety considerations like avoiding use during sunlight exposure and proper cleaning before application. The group discussed specific uses like treating bug bites, muscle relief, and even cosmetic applications, with emphasizing the importance of using quality ingredients and understanding plant properties.

The conversation ended with plans to discuss intuition as next week's topic, allowing participants to share their experiences with listening to their intuition.  

Please join us for the next Virtual Gathering of the Sacred Meadow Circle! More information is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/gatherings