What are herbal / aromatherapy salves & how can they be beneficial?

Herbal / Aromatherapy salves are a type of soothing mixture that may combine some or all of the following: herbs, herbal infused oils, beeswax, carrier oils & essential oils. Salves can be used for all kinds of things, but have a history rooted in natural medicine in support of ailments or skin irritations for thousands of years. They’re so well-known and have been used so often throughout history because you can make salves with all kinds of natural ingredients.

Salves can provide a softening, soothing, moisturizing & protective effect to the skin. Salves can vary in consistency ranging from thick to somewhat semi-solid or soft. They tend to soften on contact with the skin & require a little time to work into the area. Salves are generally used on specific localized areas depending where one needs support.

Herbal & Aromatherapy salves are helpful for:

• Dermal inflammation

• Bug bites

• Scar therapy *reducing inflammation & improving scar appearance.

• Musculoskeletal aches & pains

• Dry itchy or cracked skin conditions

• Support in wound healing *after initial tissue healing has occurred.

• Stress / Anxiety / Emotional conditions.

• Sleep support

Herbal & Aromatherapy salves provide numerous benefits and the best part - they are made using the gifts that nature has provided for us for thousands of years! Allpine Essentials salve trio minis are the perfect way to give salves a try!

Cheers to the trees & plants!

*Note - Salves should be avoided on poison ivy, weepy wounds or eczema, pimples, boils, fresh sunburn or bacterial or fungal skin infections due to the oil content in salves.