How to Make Ointments

Ointments are used as external remedies for skin irritations, bruises, abrasions, cuts, and blisters. They are appealing because the base of an ointment is soothing and promotes healing along with the herbs used to make it. All ointments, whether homemade or not, should be kept in brown glass jars in a cool place.

How to Make Your Own Ointment

This basic recipe will yield a great ointment.

combine:

2 parts herbal extract

7 parts base

1 part natural preservative

You will have to purchase the herbal extract. Three good options for bases are raw petroleum jelly, lanolin, and a combination of agar and water. Glycerin is a natural preservative, and is available at most drug stores.