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| cooled some, scoop out a small portion with a spoon and place it in the refrigerator to harden quickly. Once it hardens, you can check its consistency. If it is too hard, additional oil can be added. If too soft, additional beeswax can be added. |
| Alcohol extracts or essential oils of other herbs can be added to the warmed oil to increase the potency or modify its actions. When using essential oils, only add a few drops to the base oil. Essential oil of thyme can be added to increase the antiseptic quality. An alcohol extract of calendula blossoms can be added to increase wound healing. Essential oil of ginger root can be added for burns and bruises. |
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