CBD and Mānuka honey are potent allies in the fight against bacterial infections, including antibiotic-resistant Staph (MRSA). This potent healing salve combines two superstar ingredients shown to help heal minor wounds and stave off infection.

Equipment

• Kitchen scale
• Spice/coffee grinder
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Double boiler and/or crockpot
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Small glass jars for finished oil and topicals, preferably amber or other dark color

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup CBD topical base oil
• 1 tablespoon shea butter
• 1 tablespoon Mānuka honey
• 2-3 tablespoons beeswax pellets, or finely chopped beeswax
• 1 teaspoon witch hazel
• 6 drops tea tree oil
• 6 drops lavender oil
• 6 drops thyme oil
• 6 drops oregano oil

Directions

1. Make CBD topical base oil
2. Warm CBD topical base oil in a double boiler.
3. Add shea butter and beeswax and stir until fully mixed.
4. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
5. Add Mānuka honey and essential oils and stir until thoroughly mixed.
6. Pour into small glass jars, label, date and store in a cool, dark place.

Dosage

Due to the honey, this salve is a bit sticky, but it works extremely well. Apply a thin layer of salve over a clean, superficial wound or other area where antimicrobial action is desired. Not intended for deep or puncture wounds.

Other Home Remedy Recipes

• CBD Topical Base Oil
• Anti-Itch Cream
• Inflammation & Pain Balm
• Inflammation & Pain Tincture
• Sleep Aid Tincture
• Stress Relief Tincture

Melinda Misuraca is a Project CBD contributing writer with a past life as an old-school cannabis farmer specializing in CBD-rich cultivars. Her articles have appeared in High Times, Alternet, and several other publications.

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