Herbal Healing Balm

Functionality of each ingredient:

grapefruit essential oil (citrus paradisi)- antiviral, antimicrobial/disinfectant- kills and/or stops the growth of microorganisms, anticancer, increases skin’s durability- helps skin heal and fight off infections, reduce blood pressure- stress/depression relief, helps to suppress an overactive appetite, curb sugar cravings, can increase energy levels and metabolism, anti-inflammatory, high in antioxidants and phytochemicals that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, cleanses body, stimulates immune system- treatment for throat and respiratory infections, fatigue, muscle aches, and arthritis, naturally detoxifying- activates the lymphatic system  including the gallbladder and liver, helps reduce fluid retention, boosts circulation

• contains…

• limonene- tumor-fighting, cancer-preventative, phytochemical that protects DNA and cells from damage

• vitamin C

• myrcene- anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibiotic, sedative 

• terpinene- antioxidant, pleasant odor

• pinene- anti-inflammatory, antioxidant- protects against oxidative stress and neuronal damage, neuroprotective

• citronellol- helps reduce allergic reactions- reduces itching, inhibits nitric oxide production- reduces inflammation and cell death in the brain

cardamom essential oil (elettaria cardamomum)- promotes clarity, motivation, focus, courage and confidence, boost gastrointestinal health, soothes and boosts digestion, promotes clear breathing and respiratory health, reduce muscle spasms- relieve muscle pulls/cramps, asthma/whooping cough, neutralize adverse effects of chemotherapy, reduce nausea, antiseptic/antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent

• contains… 

  • sabinene- antifungal, anti-inflammatory, pleasant odor

  • limonene- tumor-fighting, cancer-preventative, phytochemical that protects DNA and cells from damage

  • terpinene- antioxidant, pleasant odor

  • eugenol- can be used to treat toothaches, boost gastrointestinal health and respiratory ailments

  • cineol- potent antiseptic, treats infection, expectorant

  • geraniol- repels insects

  • linalool- antistress, soothing scent

  • alpha-pinene- anti-inflammatory, antioxidant- protects against oxidative stress and neuronal damage, neuroprotective

  • myrcene- anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibiotic, sedative 

carrot seed essential oil (daucus carota)- protects against fungal infections, fights bacteria (including staphylococcus aureus and listeria monocytogenes), helps even out skin tone/hyperpigmentation, reduces flatulence, antioxidant- protect against disease, protect liver function

• contains… 

  • umbelliferone- absorbs UVB rays, about SPF 40, commonly used in sunscreens

organic organic beeswax- helps lock in moisture and soften skin, helps skin maintain a healthy balance, humectant- attracts and binds with water, preventing water loss, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and germicidal, antiviral, helps heal wounds and fight infection, protects against UV damage, will not clog pores Contains… Vitamin A- helps speed cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, anti-aging 

organic shea butter- high in fatty acids- linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids- balance skins oils, softens and hydrates skin, anti-inflammatory- soothe irritation/relieve itching/reduce swelling and redness, softens scar tissue, speed healing, helps prevent scarring, helps regulate skin’s sebum production- balances skins oil production, antioxidant- promotes cell regeneration, restore lipids, antibacterial- decrease acne causing bacteria, antifungal- kills spores of ringworm and athlete's foot, reduce appearance of scars and stretchmarks, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, naturally SPF 3-4, reduce hair breakage, decrease dandruff and skin flare ups, helps heal wounds and burns

• easily absorbs, won’t make skin oily - a fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree/native to West Africa, solid at room temp, off-white - ivory color

• Contains…

  • vitamin A and E - promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth

  • triterpenes - help deactivate collagen fiber destruction

  • triglycerides - nourish and condition skin

  • cetyl esters - conditions and locks in moisture

organic organic olive oil- rich in vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K and vitamin E increases skin's moisture retention antioxidant-prevent/reverse/protects cells against environmental damage and inflammation, protects against premature aging, reduces irritation and redness, aid cell migration, cell production and collagen deposition medium absorption speed 

infused with:

organic calendula (calendula officinalis)- improves quality and appearance of skin, great alternative treatment due to its antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which help heal wounds and soothe rashes, eczema and psoriasis

• naturally contains SPF

• wounds/skin irritations - speeds recovery time, treats redness, swelling and bruising

• great for acne- prevents acne vulgaris - treats/prevents acne

• great treatment for eczema, rashes and psoriasis- soothes skin, healing properties

• improve skin's overall quality- promotes hydration and firmness

organic chickweed (stellaria media)- great emollient, cools and dries wounds and skin conditions like burns, lesions, acne, eczema, insect bites, nettle burns, psoriasis and gout, soothes itch and soreness rich in vitamin C, potassium and high in vitamin B complex

organic comfrey (symphytum)- promotes skin health, reduces inflammation, can promote healing of pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains and osteoarthritis Contains allantoin, rosmarinic acid and tannins which help new skins cells grow

organic plantain (plantago)- antibacterial, anti-irritant, natural expectorant and antiseptic, speeds healing in insect bites (ants, flies, bees and wasps) and snake bites, rashes and other wounds, antimicrobial- aids regeneration of skin cells, eases scalp irritation from dandruff, psoriasis, etc., helps remove buildup of debris and excess oil in hair

• contains tannins, aucubin and mucilage

• full of vitamins and minerals- high in vitamins A, C and K, contains calcium and iron