🌿 Typical Herbal Salve Ingredients & Their Benefits
1. Comfrey Root (Symphytum officinale)
Promotes tissue repair
Speeds healing of bruises, sprains, and minor wounds
2. Arnica (Arnica montana)
Reduces inflammation and swelling
Excellent for bruises, sore muscles, and joint discomfort
3. Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Soothes irritated or dry skin
Supports healing of minor cuts, burns, and rashes
4. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Natural pain reliever
Calms nerve pain and inflammation
5. Horsetail Extract (Equisetum arvense)
High in silica — strengthens skin and improves elasticity
Promotes regeneration of skin tissues
6. Beeswax
Natural thickener and skin barrier
Locks in moisture while allowing skin to breathe
7. Shea Butter / Cocoa Butter
Deeply moisturizing
Rich in fatty acids and vitamins for skin nourishment
8. Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Jojoba Oil / Coconut Oil
Carrier oils infused with herbs
Provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
9. Vitamin E
Preservative and skin healer
Protects against free radical damage
10. Essential Oils (Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemon, etc.)
Add fragrance + additional healing benefits
Lavender = calming, Eucalyptus = cooling relief, Tea Tree = antibacterial