Simple 3-Ingredient Plantain Salve Recipe

Learn how to easily make your own DIY plantain salve recipe! This homemade herbal salve is great for healing your skin and helping with relief from burns.

Plantain is an incredibly versatile herb that has tons of great medicinal properties.

I remember during my girl camp years as a teenager, whenever we would go hiking or on nature walks, we would point out plantain.

While it is best used fresh, you can also use some dried plantain leaves to make a plantain leaf oil and salve to help with your skin issues if you don’t have access to fresh plantain.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to make plantain salve, infused oil, and all the incredible benefits of this powerhouse plant!

Understanding Plantain

Plantain, often overlooked as a mere weed in many gardens, is an incredible herb.

Native to Europe and Asia, it has spread across the globe and can now be found in various forms, with its broad, ribbed leaves being the most recognizable feature.

The plant contains bioactive compounds, including allantoin, aucubin, and mucilage, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.

Plantain Salve Benefits

Here are some of the top plantain oil benefits that you can enjoy when making a homemade plantain salve:

Skin Healing and Regeneration

Plantain has a remarkable ability to promote skin healing and regeneration. The presence of allantoin, a compound known for its cell-proliferating properties, accelerates tissue repair and regeneration.

When applied as a salve, plantain can aid in the healing of cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds, making it an excellent addition to your first aid kit.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Plantain salve is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, making it effective in soothing irritated skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

The combination of bioactive compounds helps to reduce redness, swelling, and itching, providing relief for those suffering from inflammatory skin disorders.

Antimicrobial Properties

The antimicrobial properties of plantain make it an ideal ingredient in salves designed to combat infections.

Whether dealing with minor cuts or insect bites, applying plantain salve can create a protective barrier against harmful microorganisms, reducing the risk of infection and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.

Relief from Burns and Sunburns

Plantain salve’s cooling and soothing properties make it a valuable remedy for burns, including sunburns.

Applying the salve to affected areas can provide relief from pain, reduce inflammation, and contribute to the healing of damaged skin.

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Easy Plantain Salve Recipe

Now that you know the wonderful benefits of plantain, here is a simple plantain infused oil and salve recipe:

Ingredients

• Dried plantain leaves 
• 1 cup avocado oil 
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets 
• 2 oz tins 

Instructions

Fill a glass jar half way full with the dried plantain leaves. 

Pour the avocado oil to fill the jar completely. Make sure all the leaves are fully covered. 

Put lid on jar and keep in a dark cold area for 6 weeks. Or, you can also slowly heat it on the stove or in a crock pot on low heat setting for a few hours. Then strain out the leaves for your plantain infused oil. 

Add the beeswax to your infused oil. Heat on medium low in a double boiler or for 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring thoroughly in between until fully melted. 

Pour into your tins. Leave uncovered and let sit for a few hours or overnight. 

Notes

• This recipe yields around 3 2 oz tins.
• The salve can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
• You can add essential oils to make a more healing salve. 
• You can also add in vitamin e oil to help preserve the salve as well. 
• You can use any carrier oil, I just like avocado oil.

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Materials

• Dried plantain leaves
• 1 cup avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
• 2 oz tins

Instructions

1. Fill a glass jar half way full with the dried plantain leaves.
2. Pour the avocado oil to fill the jar completely. Make sure all the leaves are fully covered.
3. Put lid on jar and keep in a dark cold area for 6 weeks. Or, you can also slowly heat it on the stove or in a crock pot on low heat setting for a few hours. Then strain out the leaves for your plantain infused oil.
4. Add the beeswax to your infused oil. Heat on medium low in a double boiler or for 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring thoroughly in between until fully melted.
5. Pour into your tins. Leave uncovered and let sit for a few hours or overnight.

Notes

• This recipe yields around 3 2 oz tins.
• The salve can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
• You can add essential oils to make a more healing salve.
• You can also add in vitamin e oil to help preserve the salve as well.

Plantain Salve Uses

Here are some of the best ways to use a plantain salve:

1. Skin Healing: Plantain salve is often used to promote the healing of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
   
2. Insect Bites and Stings: Applying plantain salve to insect bites and stings can help relieve itching, swelling, and pain. It can also help draw out toxins from insect venom in some cases.
   
3. Eczema and Psoriasis: Plantain salve may provide relief for symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
   
4. Minor Skin Irritations: Plantain salve can be used to soothe minor skin irritations such as rashes, sunburns, and allergic reactions.
   
5. Chapped Lips and Dry Skin: The moisturizing properties of plantain salve make it effective for treating chapped lips and dry skin. It helps hydrate the skin and lock in moisture.
   
6. Diaper Rash: Plantain salve can be used as a natural remedy for diaper rash in infants. Its gentle, soothing properties help calm irritated skin and promote healing.

To use plantain salve, simply apply a small amount to the affected area and gently massage it into the skin.

Repeat as needed until the condition improves. It’s always a good idea to test a small patch of skin first to check for any adverse reactions.

Homemade Plantain Salve Wrap-Up

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed this healing ointment recipe! A plantain cream is an awesome herbal remedy you will want to keep in your first aid kit.

Use this plantain salve recipe and enjoy all the incredible benefits that come from this herb!

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