Avocado oil
our favorite oil
We chose unrefined, organic, non-gmo avocado oil as our base in our salves and creams due to its endless nourshing properties.
Avocado oil has been shown to increase collagen synthesis, reduce inflammation, while penetrating the skin's barrier to help retain it's natural moisture.
Avocado oil is derivied from the fruit, not from the seed, making this oil abundant in micro and macro nurtients.
arnica (Arnica montana)
anti-inflammatory
This beautiful flower has been used medicinally since the 1500's, although Saint Hildegard of Bingen (a visionary mystic and nun born in 1098) did mention the use of arnica in her writings.
Arnica may be one of the best herbs for external ailments such as localized pain, inflammation, to even bruises and sprains. Studies show that arnica has immunostimulant properties that stimulate phagocytosis, thus, arnica may be benefical to regain tissue homeostasis.
Arnica contains active constituents (which give arnica is medicinal properties), therefore arnica is not safe to ingest internally.
Willowbark
(Salix alba),
Willow bark has been used for millennia in traditional medicine for pain and fever. It contains salicin, which has properties similar to aspirin. Historically, it was used for conditions like rheumatism and fevers. Some modern studies suggest it may help with chronic lower back pain, joint pain, and osteoarthritis. It is also included in some products for fitness and weight management, with ongoing studies exploring its potential benefits.
Willowbark has bitter properties, meaning it may support the digestive system. Think about it liket his, bitter properties directly feed, or communicate with the liver, gallbladder, and panreas, asking it to produce the bile enzymes and salts we need, in order to properly digestion our food.
Comfrey (Symphytumofficinale L)
allantoin
Allantoin is an active constituent of comfrey. This constituent is highly prized and often used in skin care products to soothe irritation and protect minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
According to this scientific study, "Allantoin has also been shown to have multiple properties/effects expected to facilitate transition of a wound from an inflammatory to a proliferative state, including antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, direct antimicrobial effects, and keratolytic activity facilitating wound healing."
Magnesium
zechstein sea bed
Our magnesium is formulated in house, meaning our herbalist takes raw flakes of zechstein magnesium chloride and blends it with filtered, non fluoridated, spring water.
Did you know, magnesium is an essential mineral that is required for over 300 physiological processes including, but not limited too nerve conduction, active transport of potassium and calcium and, consequently, regulation of blood pressure and pulse.
Research shows when we are deficent in minerals such as magnesium physical manifestations may appear as (but not limited too) headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, muscle cramps, rest-less legs, and nerve pain.
peppermint
cooling
Peppermint has been used since millenia for its wide variety of medicinal properties. The herbalist chose peppermint in this formula for its high volatile oil content, providing a soothing aroma. Did you know peppermint's bioactive properties may pocess antiinflammatory and analgesic properties?
cinnamon
warming
For many of us, cinnamon's aroma brings back nostalgic memories, with each breath.
Did you know when cinnamon is combined with bioactive properties of peppermint such as menthol it may provide an extra kick? Menthol's cooling action may soothe inflammed, overworked muscles, while cinnamon's bioactive properties may enhance blood flow. Thus, may support circulation.
Ginger
warming
Ginger's compound gingerol is warming, providing a boost to the natural warmth of cinnamon, and black pepper. Research suggests that gingeol may have antiinflammatory properties.
clove
warming
A popular remedy 200 BCE. Clove contains the active ingredient eugenol, which may act as a natural anesthetic. Which may soothe pain. Eugenol has shown in research to have anti-inflammatory properties.
laurel leaf
warming
Laurel leaf is known to be warming in action, adding a natural boost to cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and clove. Research suggests laurel leaf may relax muscles.
juniper
warming
The properties in juniper are known to be warming. Supporting the other warming herbs in this blend. Juniper essential oil is one of the herbalist's favorites to support circulation.
thyme
warming
Lauren cant help but think of that song by Dusty Springfield, Son of a Preacher Man when working with Thyme. Thyme is warming in action, supporting the other warming herbs in this blend. The active compounds that may support us in times of pain are:
Thymol: Shown in research to exhibit analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Carvacrol: Shown in research to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
beeswax
"just like honey baby from the bee"
Our whipped body butter is formulated with raw, local beeswax. Beeswax is abundant in vitamin A, making beeswax mositurizing to the skin, while it soothes red, irritated, and inflammed skin. Beeswax creates a protective layer over the skin, and may have antiinflammatory properties.
Did you know that honey bees have a very sophisticated memory for being so tiny? Not only that but, their dedication to their craft, and loyalty to their queen is unmatched.
It takes twelve worker bees to make one teaspoon of honey. With bees having a life expectancy of six to eight weeks, thats basically their entire lifetime.
So, the next time you use honey to sweeten your tea, be sure to give extra thanks to those bees.
