Use fresh herbs whenever possible. However, dried herbs can be usedif fresh are not available. Be sur that the herb is cut up very finely and use one to one-and-a-half pounds of cocoa fat, lard, or any pure vegetable fat, and four ounces of beeswax. Mix together, cover, and place in the hot sun (or the oven with a very low heat) for about four hours. Strain with a fine sieve or cloth. When set it will be firm and ready for use. Do not re-melt. NEVER USE A ALUMINIUM USTENSIL TO BOIL HERS OR WATER TO BE USED WITH THEM (it damages the fine herbs.)