Propolis Salve
Balm of Gilead
(Ethically Wildcrafted)
There are many studies showing the benefits, energetics, traditional and modern use of this warming and anti-septic quality of the Poplar buds (cottonwood trees)
Poplar buds are known in the Western Herbal tradition to clear inflammation and increase circulation to the respiratory system when their fumes or smoke are inhaled. The buds have traditionally been used internally to treat coughs, sore throat, bronchitis, and tonsillitis, as they soothe, disinfect, and astringe the mucous membranes. In fact, poplar buds are considered specificly for laryngitis that is accompanied by loss of voice. Topically, and through the use of its smoke, it has a warming and moistening effect, relieving cold, stiff, and aching joints in the Fall and Winter months. It is commonly used in folk medicine in salves or ointments for this purpose. Topically it is also used to relieve symptoms of pain and arthritic conditions.
Propolis was shown to have antidepressant-like properties, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxic activity, and protective effect against liver damage with cholestasis. Polyphenols that are contained in propolis possess immunomodulatory, chemopreventive, and antitumor effects.
Aroma: sweet, balsamic, woody, vanilla and cinnamon-like
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Price 16,- for 30 ml (large on picture)
Price 8,- euro (small one on picture)
Shipping within the Netherlands 4,95,- Order Here
Use:
This salve can be used on the whole body, mainly hands, face and chest espacially cuts and wounds benefit from this warming and antiseptic salve.
Ingredients:
Almond oil, beeswax & Popular bud Resin
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This is the popular tree from where the salve is made from planted in 1950.
I collect the buds after a storm so the buds are found under tree.
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The buds are collected dried and cleaned then separated from the branches and infused in the organic Almond oil
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This infusion in almond oil is done for many hours au bain marie on a very low temperature so the oil doesent become to hot but the ressin can dissolve and give off its potentcy
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After i strain the oil and mix it with beeswax so i can pour it into the salve containers as seen above !
A natural, locally & ethically harvest made from small batches of medicinal plants that connect us deeper to our local ecology of beings surrounding uss all.
Poplar buds are known in the Western Herbal tradition to clear inflammation and increase circulation to the respiratory system when their fumes or smoke are inhaled. The buds have traditionally been used internally to treat coughs, sore throat, bronchitis, and tonsillitis, as they soothe, disinfect, and astringe the mucous membranes. In fact, poplar buds are considered specificly for laryngitis that is accompanied by loss of voice. Topically, and through the use of its smoke, it has a warming and moistening effect, relieving cold, stiff, and aching joints in the Fall and Winter months. It is commonly used in folk medicine in salves or ointments for this purpose. Topically it is also used to relieve symptoms of pain and arthritic conditions.
Propolis was shown to have antidepressant-like properties, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxic activity, and protective effect against liver damage with cholestasis. Polyphenols that are contained in propolis possess immunomodulatory, chemopreventive, and antitumor effects.
Aroma: sweet, balsamic, woody, vanilla and cinnamon-like
Read more
Price 16,- for 30 ml (large on picture)
Price 8,- euro (small one on picture)
Shipping within the Netherlands 4,95,- Order Here
Use:
This salve can be used on the whole body, mainly hands, face and chest espacially cuts and wounds benefit from this warming and antiseptic salve.
Ingredients:
Almond oil, beeswax & Popular bud Resin
________________________
This is the popular tree from where the salve is made from planted in 1950.
I collect the buds after a storm so the buds are found under tree.
The buds are collected dried and cleaned then separated from the branches and infused in the organic Almond oil
This infusion in almond oil is done for many hours au bain marie on a very low temperature so the oil doesent become to hot but the ressin can dissolve and give off its potentcy
After i strain the oil and mix it with beeswax so i can pour it into the salve containers as seen above !
A natural, locally & ethically harvest made from small batches of medicinal plants that connect us deeper to our local ecology of beings surrounding uss all.