500 g pork butter (or lard)

Fresh or dried lantern leaves, chopped

200–300 g beeswax

Instructions:

Melt the pork butter in a double boiler or slow heat.

Add the chopped lantern leaves and let sit at 60°C for 4 hours.

Let the mixture rest until the next day.

Add beeswax, melt, and mix thoroughly.

Pour into jars and store in a cool place.

Usage: Apply to joints, sore bones, and skin wounds.

How to Prepare Natural Disinfection:

Infuse lantern leaves in alcohol or liquorice.

Use as a mouthwash for gums and throat or as a wound disinfectant.

Dilute in distilled water for a facial tonic, ideal for acne, burns, or stings.

How to Prepare Cough Syrup: