Calendula Salve

Description

*Ingredients: Organic Calendula Flowers infused in Olive Oil, with Coconut Oil, and Beeswax.

A Word of Caution About Our Salve

The herb Calendula that is used in our salve is antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. The flowers contain high amounts of antioxidants and the leaves contain lutein and beta carotene. Unfortunately, the plant has not been studied thoroughly for other nutrients. Despite all these benefits, some caution needs to be expressed. Calendula is so healing that it can seal up a wound too quickly and trap bacteria in the wound. Thankfully we don’t have to worry about bacteria being present in the salve itself, because our salve does not contain any water, and it’s impossible for bacteria and mold to grow without water. The problem arises because there could be bacteria present in or around the wound where the salve is applied.

I’m always cautioning people when I get emails and phone calls asking if our salve can be used for different kinds of wounds, and my answer has to be “no.” The first reason for this is because it is illegal for me to recommend my salve for anything but dry skin (because by law only a drug can cure a disease) and the second reason is because there may be some risk because of how it’s used, and I must protect myself from liability. I am confident that my product is safe for dry skin, and while I appreciate all the stories of how much this product has helped people (most recently a friend healed her cow’s sore teats), I must not recommend this for open wounds.

Please be cautious when buying products that contain preservatives. When water is added to a product there is a risk of harmful bacteria or mold growing in that product despite the preservatives that are added. The preservatives are only good for so many years. Preservatives in themselves are harmful to our health, but the risk of bacteria or mold growing in them is even worse. There’s also no guarantee that these products will remain safe for a certain amount of time with a preservative (that’s why many lotion makers are constantly sending their products to be tested) and the fragrances in the product can mask signs of contamination.

To keep your salve safe, make sure you always use clean, dry hands when taking the salve out of the container and don’t double dip. Meaning if you rub the salve onto your feet, don’t use that same hand to take more out of the container. That’s a story for another time. I have spent years researching and experimenting with our products, and I’m always trying to learn more and improve on them. Figuring out a way to make them without any water, yet still be moisturizing was a challenge, but the good thing is, I enjoy a challenge! Even more I love to hear your stories about how our products are making a difference in your life. Thank you!