Organic Black Drawing Salve

Organic Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is also known as “knitbone” because it has been traditionally used to encourage bone healing and relieve musculoskeletal pain. It contains allantoin, a substance that promotes cell regeneration, and rosmarinic acid which is strongly anti-inflammatory.

Wild Organic Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is very high in silica, a component of skin and bones. It is anti-inflammatory and can increase collagen production. It is antimicrobial and can accelerate the healing of small burns and wounds. Horsetail is good for skin, hair, and nails and can fight nail psoriasis. It is antimicrobial and antifungal and can help hasten the healing of small wounds and irritations.

USDA Organic Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Calendula is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating wounds, rashes, and infections. It contains flavonoids which are strongly anti-inflammatory. It encourages the adhesion and augmentation of fibroblasts which encourage tissue repair and immune responses.

Non-GMO Manuka Honey MGO 50+ The importance of honey in the field of wound treatments is well-known. This healing property is due to antioxidant and antibacterial activity and maintaining a moist wound condition. The high viscosity of honey provides a protective barrier on the wound. Manuka honey contains phenolic compounds with potent antioxidant properties. In addition, studies have shown that honey can exert anti-proliferative effects against cancer cells mainly through apoptosis. Microorganisms sensitive to manuka honey: S. pyogenes, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). S. agalactiae, S. aureus, Coagulase-negative S. aureus (CONS), Enterococcus, Hemolytic streptococci, S. mutans, S. sobrinus, Actinomyces viscosus, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Acinetobacter baumannii, Salmonella enterica serovar typhi, P. aeruginosa, P. mirabilis, Shigella flexneri, E. coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Shigella sonnei, S. typhi, K. pneumonia, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Burkholderia cepacia, H. pylori, Campylobacter spp, and Porphyromonas gingivalis.

USDA Organic Activated Charcoal has a highly porous structure allowing it to attract and hold substances. The salve softens skin, and the activated charcoal does the drawing.

USDA Organic Bentonite Clay exerts a negative charge when moistened. Most free radicals exert a positive charge. The clay binds to toxins and helps to draw them out of the body.

USDA Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil has a comedogenic rating of 2, meaning it is unlikely to clog pores. It is antioxidant, antimicrobial, contains vitamins A, D, E and K. It contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid that is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory.

USDA Organic Sunflower Oil is non-comedogenic and contains the beneficial nutrients oleic acid, vitamin E, sesamol, and linoleic acid, which is anti-inflammatory.

USDA Organic Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It has photoprotective qualities that are very beneficial for skin that is exposed to the elements. It helps preserve the oils used in salves by preventing oxidization.

USDA Organic Frankincense essential oil can reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation in the skin. It can promote wound healing and reduce scarring.

Local Beeswax is an excellent moisturizer and protectant that helps balance the natural flora of the skin.

All ingredients are organically grown, wild organic, or USDA organic. In the case of Manuka honey, non-GMO is as good as it gets.