For those of you unfamiliar with the ingredients found in this tiny tin of wonderfulness, I've put together a list of the ingredients and what they do for you when it comes to things like bumps, bruises, cuts, burns, scrapes, bee stings, diaper rash, sunburn, eczema, and the like. Because there are no synthetic chemicals, there's really nothing that our salve is not good for ... we've even used it on our pets.
Every product that we've created and eventually placed into a store was borne of a need here at home to have the best products available ... products that do not harm the environment or harm our family's health. Every product we make we use first on ourselves to ensure that nothing bad would happen ... even if it's accidentally swallowed.
The herbs used in our infused oils are grown on our property. No fertilizers. No pesticides. No synthetic chemicals are used to grow these amazing ingredients. Our free range chickens and ducks provide all we need to fertilize the garden and control the pests. The oils, beeswax, and honey used are all certified organic and come from local farmers. Because we are aware of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the ingredients' health properties, we process small batches of our salves at low temperatures ... high temperatures kill the "good stuff" found in each ingredient.
You can find this product in our online store at www.secondstardesigns.com, in our Health & Beauty section. To find a store in the greater Portland/Vancouver area which carries our products, simply click on the "stores" menu tab.
Only good things for you and your family.
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Coconut oil works wonders for dry and damaged skin, cuts, bruises, and speeds the healing process while it fights infection. Coconut oil forms a protective barrier against the skin to hold in moisture while penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin tissues to help in keeping the connective tissues strong and supple.
Grapeseed oil is naturally astringent, antiviral, and contains a number of antioxidants as needed by the human body for health. As one of the primary oils in our salve, grapeseed oil provides anti-inflammatory pain relief as well as aiding in improving the skin's overall circulatory health.
Chamomile contains spiroether, a strong antispasmodic agent that relaxes aching and tense muscles. Chamomile also contains compounds that are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and is used to promote tissue regeneration.
Calendula is a particularly good treatment for all types of skin irritations, insect bites, and minor wounds. The antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties of calendula make it effective toward the healing of many types of wounds and skin irritations.
Comfrey is one of the best-known healing herbs and has been used for centuries ... as far back as the early Greek and Roman civilizations. Its name, symphytum, comes from the Greek symphyo and means "to make grow together" ... and was used at the time to heal fractures. Comfrey relieves pain and inflammation caused by injuries and degeneration of the skin tissues. Topical treatments are used to heal burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, insect bites, and any other skin irritation. Comfrey's naturally occurring astringent tannins help to form a protective surface over wounds to promote healing of the underlying tissues.
Plantain is a naturally occurring herb used to stop bleeding in minor cuts and abrasions, and helps in treating all forms of skin irritations, superficial ulcerations of the skin, and burns.
St. John's Wort is naturally anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and is naturally analgesic. It's used in the treatment of damaged skin and helps to calm the pain of sciatica and arthritis. It is a singular healing herb that when included in an ointment, helps to open obstructions, dissolve swelling, and close up wounds.
Lavender helps to relieve pain, kill germs, heal burns and skin rashes, and provides an overall calming effect, reducing your perception the pain associated with any skin trauma. Its naturally antibacterial and antiseptic properties kill bacteria and help to clear up acne.
Honey offers incredible antiseptic, antioxidant and cleansing properties for your body and overall health. Its natural healing properties can be used as a head-to-toe remedy for everything from eye conjunctivitis to athlete's foot. Its powerful healing attributes have been recognized for thousands of years to promote healing for cuts, cure ailments and diseases, and to correct health disorders.
Beeswax acts as a surfectant and when used in conjunction with other oils, forms a protective barrier on the surface of the skin. This barrier provides a film of protection against irritants while still allowing the skin to breathe. Similar to honey, beeswax offers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral benefits, making it beneficial for treating minor skin irritations.
DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. These products are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
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