From the fields of late New England summers & crafted beneath the mellow glow of the waning sun, this botanical salve carries the medicine & magic of Solidago (Goldenrod). This curio aids in restoring what’s been drained, fatigued, pained & shadowed. It blesses both the body & the spirit through soothing inflamed skin, easing aches & pains, & rekindling vitality from within.
 
Goldenrod has many beneficial properties when applied as a salve to our skin. As an anti-inflammatory it aids in easing sore muscles, joint pain, arthritis, & general aches & pains. It also soothes rashes, minor wounds, burns, eczema, inset bites, & bee stings. As an astringent in helps reduce swelling, tighten tissue, ease bruising, and reduce the discomfort & visibility of varicose veins. 
 
After I harvested this Goldenrod from local & safe foraging spots, I heat infused it in Organic Grade A cold-pressed Grapeseed & Sea Buckthorn carrier oils –– Grapeseed oil is a light, non-greasy & quick absorbing carrier that is also an anti-inflammatory, that is high in antioxidants & is amazing for soothing skin irritations. Sea Buckthorn oil is a potent healer. –– Also infused with gently melted refined organic Babassu oil; similar to but lighter than coconut oil & less pore-clogging. Babbassu is an anti-inflammatory oil that softens the skin, cools irritation, and makes salves substantially silkier. 
 
After its gentle heat infusion it is then incorporated with organic yellow beeswax and vitamin e oil. Beeswax is a natural emollient that helps to seal in moisture. It can also help heal wounds, soothe eczema flares, protect against harsh elements, relieve itch, reduce stretch marks & scarring, & reduce irritation of the skin. While vitamin E serves in this blend to extend its shelf life, while also offering benefits such as - protecting the skin barrier, locking in moisture, boosting glow, & reducing signs of aging. 
 
So overall, as a salve this curio aids with reducing inflammation, soothing joint & muscle pain, aiding in the healing of skin irritations, moisturizing dry skin & sealing the moisture barrier. It is an absolute must for winter wellness!
 
But of course, we must also recognize the absolutely incredible energetic & spiritual properties that this plant ally also offers us!
 
Goldenrod is a solar herb, a bringer of light & a harbinger of winter. Deeply loved across many cultures, places, & generations –– Goldenrod is seen as a protector of good, a healer of luck & prosperity, & an ally of the sun –– bringing transformation, clarity, & wisdom. 
 
Embracing Goldenrod in your spiritual practice is not only a way to cultivate light, but also a reminder that darkness & hard times never last forever. It is a reminder that you can grow tall & stand out amongst others, & though at times you may bend under the weight of life, you will too stand tall again. This herb is a celebration of resilience & abundance. 
 
You can work with this plants energetic properties through the medium of this salve to restore luck, heal after heartbreak or difficulties, restore confidence & vitality, and to mend damaged skin, and ease inflammation & irritation.
 
For more information on this curio & for ideas on ways to incorporate it into your life & spiritual practice, consider purchasing the info sheet to have shipped alongside the purchase of this curio! Click Here