Bushcraft: Making Plantain salve

KIW Trainee Deepak here. During my second bushcraft session, I learnt how to create a Plantain salve that can be used as a relief for bites, nettle stings and burns. The process of making the salve begins with foraging for plantain leaves which we found within our nature reserve. After collecting our leaves, we cut them into small pieces and add them to a large pot with oil. We place the pot on a fire, allowing the liquid inside to come to a steady boil. Meanwhile, we grate beeswax. Once bought to a boil, the pot is removed from the heat and the beeswax shavings are added. Once all contents are dissolved, the clear liquid is poured into jars and containers and is ready for use once in solid form!