Elderberry Healing Ointment

Here is an old but excellent herbal cooling and healing ointment:

• 1/2 lb fresh Elder leaves
• 4 oz fresh Plantain leaves
• 2 oz Ground Ivy
• 4 oz fresh Wormwood

Cut small and heat in 4 lb of petroleum jelly until the leaves are crisp. Strain and press out the ointment for storage.

Source: The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal