Why Herbal Salves and Oils Grow Mold and Prevention Techniques: A Troubleshooting Manual for Beginner and Professional Herbalists

In this detailed 29-page guide, we will discuss more than 10 different ways that moisture makes its way into herbal salves or oils, resulting in mold.

I will walk you through and break down in detail the most common causes and errors that can occur during different phases of the manufacturing process. Together, we will troubleshoot each factor with step by step tips, and implement procedures in an effort to prevent mold from becoming a recurring problem in your herbal salves and oils. Information is organized in a user-friendly manner with images and helpful advice.

I will also provide some additional formulation tips I have learned through much of my own trial and error, and point you to more resources. Get ready to learn from my mistakes and experience, and perfect every aspect of your own personal product formulation journey- starting with salves. Let’s get to work!

Please read the full product description and view the sample images to determine if this manual is right for you. I do not offer refunds for purchases made as a result of not reading the product description.

You will learn:

• How to identify & prevent over 10 ways moisture sneaks into herbal salves & oils
• How to use organoleptic testing to identify potency & quality of dry herbs, oils, and other herbal products
• Dangerous preservation myths + storage techniques
• How to properly Harvest, Dry & Process herbs for oil making
• Tips for tracking and recording batches to troubleshoot past and future problems
• Suggested Best Manufacturing Practices for your craft

Please be aware that this is not an instructional manual on making basic salves, comprehensive microbial or fungal analysis, advice for remediation of retail or commercial products, nor complex formulation or extraction techniques. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides for these topics are coming soon.

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