Back Kitchen Remedy Salve

Back Kitchen Remedy Salve
A simple, nourishing salve made the old-fashioned way

This salve brings together traditional herbs that have been trusted for generations. Made with comfrey, calendula, and St. John's wort - plants often found in home apothecaries. We've added balm of Gilead for its comforting, resinous scent.

How to Use:
• Soothes dry hands and rough patches
• Helps maintain comfortable skin
• Apply as needed

Wildcrafted & Organic Ingredients:
Beeswax, comfrey-infused oil, calendula-infused oil, shea butter, St. John's wort oil, balm of Gilead bud oil, burdock root oil, borage oil. (*Wildcrafted in the Kootenays)

This salve embodies traditional Canadian heritage by using wildcrafted herbs like balm of Gilead and St. John's wort, which have been foraged and trusted in home remedies for generations, particularly in regions like the Kootenays. Its simple, nourishing formula reflects the resourcefulness and connection to nature that are hallmarks of Canada's pioneer and Indigenous traditions. 🇨🇦

The Wisdom Behind the Ingredients

This salve combines herbs traditionally used together in folk medicine - each plant brings its own history while working in harmony. Comfrey and calendula were often paired for skin comfort, while St. John's wort and balm of Gilead added their unique properties to traditional preparations.

Comfrey - Called "knitbone" in folk traditions, its leaves were used in poultices. Historical herbals often mention its use in European and Native American traditions.

Calendula - These sunny flowers decorated kitchen gardens and apothecary shelves alike. Traditional uses included infused oils for maintaining healthy skin.

St. John's Wort - Named for blooming near St. John's Day, this plant appears in European herbals dating back centuries. The vibrant red oil was a staple in many home remedies.

Balm of Gilead - The resinous buds from poplar trees have a long history in both Native American and early settler traditions, often used for their comforting aroma.

Burdock & Borage - These sturdy plants appear in traditional medicine systems worldwide, often prepared as infused oils for their nourishing properties.