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What is an Herbal Salve?

Herbal salves are one of the most versatile forms of herbal medicine! They are multi-purpose, multi-use, and wonderfully effective. Our All Purpose Salve contains soothing, non-GMO, Italian grapeseed oil slow-infused with organic traditional healing herbs - Comfrey, Calendula, Plantain, Burdock, Thyme, and St. John’s Wort. We enhance the antimicrobial properties with essential oils of Rosemary, Thuja (Cedar Leaf), and Tea Tree. It also contains delicious,

The high season for dry skin is in full swing and many of us are reaching for our tried and true skin soothing remedies. But which formula is best for your unique needs? Read on to discover whether you need a lotion, salve, or cream to deal with your dry winter skin woes.

Lotion

Lotions are an emulsion of water and oil which usually contain an emulsifier such as cetearyl alcohol in order to keep them smooth and prevent separation, as well as stabilizers to prolong shelf life. ...

Nowadays, you don’t have to live in a super crunchy community to hear terms like “salve” or “herbal remedies” bouncing around. Even though natural ingredients have been used for centuries to treat every ailment under the sun, it seems like we’re just now seeing a resurgence. And so, we take a minute to research

Calendula (Calendula officianalis) has long been known as one of the most healing herbs in the herbal apothecary. It has sacred status in India, is known as “Mary’s Gold” in tribute to the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition, and was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks in many ceremonies. Calendula is often used topically for ailments and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes such as itching, contact dermatitis and heat rash. It is used to reduce swelling and inflammation, including ...

I wish I had a tattoo. I wish I had a big crazy and magical tattoo on my face or on my entire arm or someplace completely impossible to hide. I wish it was a tattoo that told everyone who meets me that I just may not be who they perceive me to be. I am so much more.  I donʼt have this tattoo though, and I will likely never get one, mostly because my religion discourages it, um, strongly. I wish I had done it ...