Handmade with the resinous and sweet buds of balsam poplar. The smell of spring is in the air! Balsam poplar salve invites you to savor spring all year round. Traditionally called "balm of Gilead", poplar helps to soothe and ease inflammations due to rheumatism and arthritis. It is also known to help remedy skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis as well as burns and rashes. According to aromatherapist Steve Johnson, founder of the Alaskan Flower Essence Project, balsam poplar “balances the circulation of life-force energy in the body” and “helps to ground and synchronize our sexual energy with planetary cycles and rhythms.” Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Populus Balsamifera (Wildcrafted Balsam Poplar) Oil*, Beeswax, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) Oil. (*Organic) Scent profile: Fragrant, vanilla, cinnamon, bitter-sweet, warm, sensual. Reminiscent of labdanum & musk. To use: Massage all over body to help nourish, moisturize and protect your skin. Made with organic ingredients. Store in a cool, dark place. Caution: Some people may be seriously allergic to poplar. Produced in a facility that uses nut oils and processes other boreal plants. Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding. We recommend patch testing before use. For external use only.
