There
are two methods for making ointments:
Method
1
Ointments
are made by adding fat or wax to oils. The proportion of oil to fat will
determine the consistency of the finished salve. A 20% mixture of wax to 80% oil
is common practice. So for every pound of wax, or fat being used four pounds of
medicinal oil is to be used.
Depending
on what the ointment is to be used for will determine on the amount of what oils
you use. Most ointments are produced by combining different medicinal oils. If
you know what salve you are making from the start in most cases all the herbs
required can be proportioned and added together while making the oil. This will
save a huge amount of work and time if only one or two different salves are to
be made.
The
first step is to mix the required oils in a pot and heat to around 150 degrees
F/ 65 degrees centigrade. In a separate pot melt your fat or wax. Besides the
fact that many people don't like the idea of rubbing fat onto their bodies the
ointment wont last long it is best to use bee's wax. The medicine in the
ointments is coming from the herbal extracts in the oils not the fat or wax. The
wax only helps keep the oils in contact with your body for a longer period of
time to allow the medicinal herbs time to be absorbed through your skin.
However, if you wish to make an ointment that is absorbed into the skin quickly
or is to go on broken skin I would suggest that you make it completely from
petroleum jelly (see method 2)
Next
slowly poor the melted fat or wax into the simmering oil. Stir constantly as you
are pouring. When all the components have properly mixed pour the solution into
containers, and allow to cool. Another approach is to pour the salve into the
jars place the lids on finger tight and place into a canner to remove unwanted
air from the container.
Method
2
You
can either use fresh or dried herbs rather than essential oils to the mix. For
this method you use 50g/2oz of dried herbs to every 225g/8oz of melted petroleum
jelly ie 1:4 part ratio where as with fresh flowers or leaves of the herb, the
ratio is 1part herb to 3 parts oil. You add your herbs/flowers to the melted oil
over a low heat, simmer for 10 – 20 minutes then strain and pour into sterile
jars and seal.
With
all ointments, do not use a metal sieve to strain the mixture with, as this will
contaminate the end product. Either use a plastic sieve or gauze/muslin. This is
especially important with magick mixes.
Salves
have a shelf life of around three to five years so don't be making a life's time
supply all at once. So the next time you go into a health store and are amazed
at the cost of their products remember what is required in developing them.
The Recipes
Exorcism
Ointment
3
drops Frankincense
2
drops Peppermint
1
drop Clove
1
drop Pine
Add
the oils to the beeswax/oil base. Anoint the body when you feel the need for a
strong purification.
Flying
Ointment, Non-toxic
1
part Dittany of Crete
1
part Cinquefoil
1
part Mugwort
1
part Parsley
Add
the herbs to shortening and prepare in the usual way. Anoint the body prior to
attempting astral projection.
Flying
Ointment, Non-toxic II
2
drops Sandalwood Oil
1
drop Jasmine Oil
1
drop Benzoin Oil
1
drop Mace Oil
Add
the oils to the beeswax/oil base. Use as the above formula.
Healing
Ointment I
4
drops Cedarwood
2
drops Sandalwood
1
drop Eucalyptus
1
drop Cinnamon
Add
to the melted beeswax/oil base, cool, and anoint the body to speed healing as
needed. Do not apply to wounds, burns or broken skin!
Healing
Ointment II
Add
60g fresh Calendula flowers to 200g melted petroleum jelly. Simmer for 10
minutes then strain and bottle.
This
ointment is excellent for wounds, sores and minor burns. It has great antiseptic
properties and speeds up the healing time. This is one of the few ointments you
can apply to broken skin.
Healing
Ointment III
50g
dried Yarrow leaves
75g
Coconut fat or oil
15g
Beeswax
Simmer
these together over a very low heat for 1½ hours. Strain and bottle.
This
ointment is great for stopping bleeding and is another good antiseptic and can
be applied to broken skin.
Healing
Ointment IV
Using the ratios as given in method 2, make an ointment with common garden daisies to make an effect salve for swellings and minor burns.
Healing Ointment V (Elder Leaf Salve)
This ointment is useful for sprain and bruises.
6 parts Petroleum Jelly
3 parts fresh Elder leaves
Simmer together for 15 minutes. Strain into a glass jar
Hex-Breaker
Ointment
3
parts Galangal
2
parts Ginger root, dried
2
parts Vetivert
1
part Thistle
Steep
the herbs in shortening, strain, cool, and anoint the body at night.
Love
Ointment
4
drops Ylang-Ylang
2
drops Lavender
1
drop Cardamom
1
drop Vanilla extract
Add
the oils to the beeswax/oil base. Make in the usual way and anoint the body when
looking for love.
Lust
Ointment
3
parts Galangal
2
parts Dill
1
part Ginger
1
part Peppermint
1
whole Vanilla bean
Prepare
with shortening in the usual way. Anoint the body (but not too tender areas).
Moon
Goddess Ointment
5
drops Sandalwood
3
drops Lemon
1
drop Rose
Prepare
with the beeswax/oil base. Anoint yourself to attune with the Goddess of the
Moon and during Full Moon rituals.
Protection
Ointment
2
parts Mallow
2
parts Rosemary
1
part Vervain
Make
in the usual way with shortening. Rub onto the body to drive out negative
influences and to keep them far from you.
Psychic
Powers Ointment
3
parts Bay
3
parts Star Anise
2
parts Mugwort
1
part Yerba Santa
Make
in the usual way with shortening. Anoint the temples, middle of the forehead and
back of the neck to improve psychic powers.
Psychic
Powers Ointment II
3
drops Lemongrass
2
drops Bay
1
Yarrow
Mix
with the beeswax/oil base and anoint as with the above formula.
Riches
Ointment
4
drops Patchouly
3
drops Oakmoss Bouquet
1
drop Clove oil
1
drop Basil oil
Make
according to the beeswax/oil method and anoint the body and hands daily to
attract riches.
Sun
God Ointment
4
drops Frankincense
3
drops Orange
1
drop Cinnamon
Make
according to the beeswax/oil method. Anoint the body to attune with the Solar
God.
Visions
Ointment (caution)
Hemp*
Angelica
Kava
Kava
Make
with shortening. Anoint to produce visions. Substitute star anise for the hemp
to have legal visions.
Witch's
Ointment, Non-toxic
3
parts Vervain
3
parts Sandalwood
2
parts Cinnamon
1
part Carnation petals
Make
in the usual way with shortening. Store in a container marked with a pentagram
(five-pointed star, one point facing up). Anoint the body prior to become one
with the Goddess and God and that which lies beyond them.
Witches'
Ointment, Non-toxic II
3
drops Frankincense
2
drops Myrrh
1
drop Sandalwood
1
drop Orange
1
drop Lemon
Make
according to the beeswax/oil method. Use as with the above ointment.
Youth
Ointment
4
parts Rosemary
2
parts Rose petals
1
part Anise
1
part Fern
1
part Myrtle
Make with shortening. For preserving or re-attaining youth, stand nude before a full-length mirror at sunrise and lightly anoint your body, visualizing yourself as you would like to be.
