Healing Balm

Ingredients~ Western red cedar needles, yarrow, nettle, calendula, clary sage essential oil. 1oz

*All ingredients are organic, sustainably or locally sourced, and ethically wildcrafted.

Healing Balm is a deeply rejuvinative blend of nutritive plant extracts that when applied topically helps with respiratory complaints, relieves pain and muscle stiffness, reduces inflammation, heals and nourishes various skin conditions, encourages cellular detoxification, increases wound healing, helps break up stagnant fluids and blood flow thereby improving circulation. Additonally, Healing Balm can be applied as a ritual ointment for protection, clearing, and grounding.

~Western Red Cedar is native to the Pacific NorthWest, and the fresh needle tips are wildcrafted for their potent medicine. Western red cedar has been used for thousands of years by indigenous people for internal, external, and spiritual properties. It is believed to be a powerful protector, remover of negative energies, and destroyer of impurities through it's antiseptic qualities. Additionally Western red cedar is known to stimulate the movement of fluids and blood thereby making it useful for chronic and acute inflammatory conditions.

~Yarrow is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Named by the Greeks yarrow had an important role in it's ability to stop bleeding both internally and externally. It also promotes cellular growth and function which helps to reduce scaring. It is antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and reduces inflammation. Additonally yarrow is a pain reliever, and promotes circulation.

~Nettle is native to Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, and western North America, and is a nutrient dense herb which helps to regulate sebum and is antibacterial therefore beneficial to acne or oily skin. Nettle can help purify and eliminate toxins, which can lead to healthier-looking skin. It is rich in antioxidants that help protect against environmental damage, and nettle's anti-inflammatory properties can decrease redness, itching, and irritation associated with dry and sensitive skin conditions.

~Calendula is native to Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean. The flower contains fatty acids which help your skin hold onto hydration and facilitates the proper replication of cells. It also contains carotenoids lutein and beta carotene which play a vital role in cell growth and skin integrity. Calendula is also antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and soothes sunburn, rashes, and acne.

~Clary sage is a very unique plant native to the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. The essential oil has been prized in many folk traditions for it's ability to uplift mood, and was known to be sacred to the Romans. It is a mild pain reliever, antispasmodic, and helps with muscle stiffness. Clary sage essential oil when rubbed on the chest is great for respiratory complaints as it breaks up congestion, has antibacterial agents, and helps to open airways. It is also prized for it's ability to balance hormones, reduce stress, and add luster and shine to skin and hair.

~Sunflower oil is wonderful for the skin as it is rich in Vitamin E which is a healing agent and helps combat environmental damage from the sun or pollution. It is deeply moisturizing to dry skin, strengthening to the skin's barrier, and reduces inflammation. Sunflower oil is also soothing to irritation and therefore good for various skin diseases.