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▸ 500 g (1¼ lb) soft beeswax

▸ 60 g (2¼ oz) dried (or 150 g / 5 oz fresh) comfrey leaves, finely chopped

1. Melt the beeswax in a glass bowl over a pan of boiling water.

2. Add the comfrey leaves and simmer, stirring continuously, for about 1 hour.

3. Pour the mixture into a muslin bag. Wearing rubber gloves, squeeze the mixture through the bag into a jug.

4. Pour the ointment into a jar before it sets. Place the lid on the jar, without securing it.

5. When cool, tighten the lid and store in a refrigerator for up to 3 months.