Anna's Herbal by Dr. Sharon Hiltz - Fairmont State University

Making a salve is similar to making an
infusion, except that instead of using water
as the “carrier,” the herbal practitioner will
use a fat or a wax, such as beeswax. She will
mix the leaves or roots of an herb with the
carrier and heat or boil the mixture to
ensure that the herb’s properties leach into
it. The product is intended for external
rather than internal use.