aches & pains // skin conditions // anti anxiety // beard // face cleansing balm// foot balm // mummification ritual

A seasonal small batch healing balm of forest and ancient resins for the spirit body and mind. Aiding in balance, meditation and concentration while calming and strengthening both mind and heart, Easing breath & tightening of chest while soothing skin, scars, inflammation & eliminating pain.

This balm was formulated with fragrant resins and botanicals that were also used in the art of mummification in Ancient Egypt. These resins were used to anoint or divinity and preserve the body ( antimicrobial properties would help prevent putrefaction of the flesh.),for afterlife, which were then sealed in coffins of aromatic Juniper and cedar woods. ( over 3000 years, they still retain their smell ) This batch has a touch of Black Hemlock ( not to be mistaken for the poison hemlock part of Cleopatra’s possible deadly drink! )

powdered resins of pine, mastic, frankincense, Boswellia acids, opoponax (sweet myrrh ) & propolis, hand extracted poplar bud & pine absolute, mimosa flower wax , lichen, essential oils of labdanum, pine, juniper heartwood & berries, peppercorns, camphor, black hemlock, vegetable glycerine, moringa & olive oil, local mountain beeswax, organic shea butter & rosemary extract

An astrodynamic preparation, using the ancient wisdom for traditional medical astrology & plant alchemy of both the divine female Myrrh ruled by the moon, influencing the ebb, flow and tide of waters both within and without us. The flow of emotion. Looking inward, compassion. Then there is the Frankincense which is ruled by the divine masculine ruled by the sun, calming and strengthening.

RITUAL: self foot or chest massage: Easing breath & stimulating blood flow, carrying the active compounds quickly through the body.

Rub in hands then cupping your nose, breathe deep in times of crisis

Soothe sore muscles & skin ailments.

Moustache and beard balm

KEY NOTES

POPLAR BUDS - wild crafted poplar buds infused in olive oil. An old world balm that has been used since ancient times for inflammation, soothing skin, eliminating pain, speeding up healing of scars and detoxifying the body.

PINE SAP - Antimicrobial antibacterial and antifungal properties. A valuable topical application to help stave off infection in scrapes and wounds. An anti-inflammatory with therapeutic benefits to the lungs, skin, muscles and joints. Helps and alleviates respiratory distress.

PROPOLIS- Soothes and protects itchy, dry, cracked skin. The ancients were known for using propolis in their mummies and for its wound- and tumor-healing abilities.

FRANKINCENSE RESIN- warming, anti-inflammatory, expanding and brightening the perspective, and promote heightened feelings of spirituality and wellbeing. Eases the breath physically and emotionally, lifting feelings of heaviness and tightness from the chest. Helps and alleviates respiratory distress. Calming and strengthening to both mind and heart, uplifting, aids in meditation and concentration, and is an aphrodisiac.

FRANKINCENSE BOSWELLIA ACIDS- anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer

MYRRH - Center and ground.. It has been used since ancient times for divinity, help alleviate fear, sorrow and pain both physical and emotional. It also aids in arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, bronchitis, dry cracked skin, eczema, mature skin, ringworm, fungal infections, hemorrhoids, loss of appetite, , menstrual problems, voice loss & wounds

MIMOSA WAX- An emollient of beautifully scented yellow spring Mimosa flowers.

BEESWAX- Local mountain beeswax. With nectar notes of fir trees, wildflowers, salal & fireweed. Acts as an emollient and a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin and sealing it in.

50ml

Protected in violet glass