Resin Ointment ("Pechsalbe")
Ingredients:
- A cup of olive oil
- A handful of spruce and pine resin
- A small handful of beeswax
First sterilize all the tools and the ointment pots. To do this, boil them in boiling water for 10 minutes, for example.
Have all ingredients ready. Preparation and cleanliness are the most important factors for good quality and a long shelf life. |
Use a linen cloth that you place in a pot so that you can easily sieve out the resin impurities. Add the olive oil and resin to the pot and let it steep for 30 minutes at 70 degrees Celsius. |
Remove the linen cloth and add the beeswax. Stir until it has completely dissolved. |
Pour the ointment into the prepared jars and allow everything to cool completely. Only then should you close the lid. |