HERB - witch hazel & arnica

[LadyPDC@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/15/00 6:28:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
CorwynWdwd at aol.com writes:

> I also make an ointment with calendula blossoms, comfrey leaves or roots 
>  (whichever are available) , yarrow, saffron and cloves in a base of 
> anhydrous 
>  lanolin, coconut oil, and a bit of beeswax for thickening. It sits atop 
the 
>  skin for a bit then soaks right in. Put about a cup of the calendula 
>  blossoms, several dried or fresh comfrey leaves (or about a quarter cup of 
>  root) half cup of yarrow, a pinch of saffron and three or five cloves. To 
>  this I add about a cup of lanolin, two or three cups coconut oil and the 
>  beeswax (no more than a teaspoon or so). I cook it at 400 degrees in an 
oven 
> 
>  for about thirty to forty-five minutes. Yes, this seems to burn the herbs 
> and 
>  supposedly this shouldn't work, but for some reason it does as long as the 
>  top of the casserole dish you use is well fitted. Strain and let cool 
before 
> 
>  using.
>  
>  Corwyn

My lord husband was beginning to work on a similar cream.  Do you have any 
historical background on it?

Constance de LaRose
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