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I let the leaves get bone dry so there is a minimal amount of water in the salve. The water doesn't hurt the final product it's just a personal preference.
Here is an effective salve recipe made with fan leaves and coconut oil.
Simple Canna Salve
Ingredients:
43oz organic coconut oil (Coconut oil has excellent skin penetration to deliver
the hempy goodness where you need it.)
3 oz dried fan leaves
How to make it:
Add the coconut oil to a rice...