How to Use Soothing Salve: FAQ + Uses, Ingredients & Tips

Herbal salves are unlike any other type of herbal preparation. They are used topically and often have herbs alongside non-herbal ingredients. We have one salve product, Soothing Salve. Today we'll answer a few questions about herbal salves.

Q- What is an herbal salve?

A- An herbal salve is a combination of herbs for skin health. Salves may target specific conditions such as insect bites, acne, or poison ivy rash. Or they may contain a variety of herbs to cover multiple concerns. The herbs are typically mixed with oil or glycerine and may be thickened with beeswax or another thickening agent. Essential oils, charcoal, or clay might also be added. Learn more about them here. 

Q- How do I use Soothing Salve?

A- Soothing Salve should be used topically. Customers find one or two drops to be effective in most situations. Most often, customers apply the Salve to the desired area, rub it in, cover it with a bandage, or sit still to let it soak in. 

Below are some of the ways our customers tell us they've used Soothing Salve:

• Acne
• Cold sores
• Cuts and scrapes
• Dandruff
• Eczema flare-ups
• Insect bites
• Minor burns
• Sunburn
• Stings
• Rash
  
• Ringworm
• More!

It helped a lot with sunburns. I highly recommend keeping this on hand!! S.G.

Q- Why is the bottle so small?

A- Only a few drops of Soothing Salve are needed, so a little goes a long way! To maintain the potency of the herbs and essential oils, a small bottle is best.

Q- Why is Soothing Salve only used topically?

A-  First, salves are topical preparations. So just like you wouldn't swallow a bandage to fix a stomach ache, we wouldn't use a salve internally. Secondly, it contains camphor, which is an essential oil that should not be consumed. This can be used topically on cold sores because the camphor content is extremely low. It's an easy and versatile addition to your first aid kit!

When we go for a long hike, it's all we take for first aid other than bandages. It's such an amazing product. E.H.

Q- What is in Soothing Salve?
A- 

• Comfrey Leaf is a time-honored herb with a long history of use for skin support and is a favorite among herbalists for skin conditions.
• Goldenseal Root is a remarkably versatile herb, traditionally valued for its wide range of uses.
• Echinacea is one of the most widely used herbs in the US. It's often blended with one or both of the above herbs to complement and enhance their properties.
• Camphor & Tea Tree essential oils contain strong disinfectant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Myrrh essential oil has been considered a sacred oil for centuries. It is strongly anti-inflammatory and has traditionally been used to support skin.
• Wintergreen & Peppermint essential oils are both known as cooling oils. They contain properties that may help with circulation and pain.

In a base of Glycerine & Reverse Osmosis Water. 

I used it on mosquito bites, and they dried right up.M.M.

Q- Who should NOT use Soothing Salve?

A- Do not use if under 3 years of age. Avoid if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients. A small number of people with ragweed allergies do not tolerate echinacea; start out small. Do not use for more than 10 days at a time because of goldenseal. Rare, but start with small quantities to make sure you are not allergic to goldenseal.

Q- Can children use it?

A- Children 3+ may use it. As always, check with your child's healthcare provider before trying anything new. 

My daughter is very sensitive; most things sting when applied. This did not cause any discomfort at all!!!!! It is going to be my go-to for all scrapes and cuts from now on. L.V.

Soothing Salve is 10% off along with our other Summer Essentials until the end of June! 

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