Soothing herb macerate

• 40 ml (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of organic hemp oil
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) of organic calendula
• 5 ml (1 tsp) of organic lavender
• 5 ml (1 tsp) of organic marshmallow

Herbal ointment for sore nipples

• soothing herb macerate
• 20 ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) of plantain oil macerate
• 20 ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) of sunflower wax *
• 2 drops of vitamin E (optional) (Slows down the rancidity of oils.)
• 50 ml amber glass jar

* Want to substitute beeswax for the sunflower wax? In that case, double the amount of wax and use 40 ml of beeswax.

Soothing herb macerate

1. In a Mason jar, put the calendula flowers, lavender and marshmallow. Add the hemp oil and mix well.

2. In a double boiler, infuse everything over low heat for about 2 hours.

3. Strain through cheesecloth, a nylon stocking or a fine sieve and set aside.

You can check out the article Herbalism 101: Making Your Own Oil Macerate to learn more about it, if needed.

Herbal ointment for sore nipples

1. In a double boiler, melt the sunflower wax in the soothing herb macerate and the plantain macerate.

2. Once everything has melted, add the vitamin E, if desired. Mix well, then pour the ointment into the container and let set in the freezer for a few minutes, uncovered.

3. Only put the lid on once the ointment is at room temperature to avoid trapping condensation in the jar... water + ointment = mold!

Apply as needed to irritated nipples. Can also be applied as prevention.