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Squeeze or crush the buds to help the resin come out.
Put the flower buds in a pot with water underneath and cover them with olive oil.
Warm the mixture over low heat for several days without letting it boil, until the oil changes to a rich golden hue.
Filter the oil using a thin cloth to get rid of any solid pieces.
Keep the oil in a brown glass jar to shield it from light.
Creating a healing ointment from cottonwood.
1. What you need:
1 cup of cottonseed oil
1/4 cup of beeswax shavings
2. Actions:
Warm the cottonwood oil gently and gradually mix in the beeswax shavings, stirring until they melt.
Check if it is consistent by letting a small portion cool. Add more oil or beeswax if needed.
Put the mix into little containers and let it cool down all the way.
Apply the ointment to relieve muscle pain, heal small burns and cuts, and make hands smoother.
Tinctura de Yemas de Alamo:
1. What you need:
New cottonwood tree buds
Strong grain alcohol like Everclear
2. Actions:
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