Pine resin salve is a simple but powerful remedy to keep stocked in your home apothecary. It can be used for general first aid purposes, such as scratches, scrapes and chapped skin, but is especially valued for its “drawing action” – resin’s ability to stimulate circulation and immune response at the skin’s surface, helping the…
This tutorial walks you through exactly how to infuse pine resin into oil, including resin-to-oil ratios, safety tips, and cleanup tricks. It’s a helpful read for anyone interested in natural skincare, herbal crafting, or foraged ingredients. When working with pine resin, one common mistake is trying to melt the resin all by itself, then attempting…
Pine resin is a natural ingredient that can be foraged for herbal first aid and home remedies almost any time of the year. (Though I have the best luck finding it after winter storms!) In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify, forage, and collect pine resin responsibly. I’ll also share links to my tutorials…
