Balm of Gilead is good for cuts, scrapes and sore muscles.
On a walk yesterday I found a downed cottonwood tree with ripening buds.
To make the balm fill a mason jar half full of the resinous buds then add olive oil to the top of the jar. Cover with a paper towel and stir each day for a few weeks. After that put a cap on and let it sit for two to six months. Once the oil is well saturated with resin, strain the buds out and it’s ready to use.
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