Recipe
Greater plantain salve
- Herb:
- Greater plantain Plantago major
- Method:
- Salve / ointment
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 50 minIntermediateRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Prepare a leaf oil macerate (weeks cold or short water-bath warming).
- Strain; per 100 ml add about 10–12 g wax and melt in a water bath.
- Pour into tins, let set; external use after a patch test.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Confirm species when harvesting; home salve is not a registered product.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Greater plantain — Herb card
Salve / ointment — Processing method detail