Pine Resin Salve - Wild Diamonds
Pine trees have been partnered with to support healing for many generations. Traditionally, they are symbols of wisdom, peace and longevity. Native Americans used Pine resin in poultices and salves to help draw out splinters and other toxins, seal and protect [clean] wounds, and increase circulation to injured areas of the body. It is still used in first aid applications for these same purposes today. It's not uncommon to see Pine drawing salves even in conventional stores. Pine resin possesses antibacterial and even anti-inflammatory properties, but is quite warming, so it can sometimes increase irritation if the area where it is applied is already red and inflamed. And an added bonus - the amazing aromatics of the pine trees. Take a deep breath and relax. Some great uses for Pine Resin: in a chest rub when feeling congested in a warming salve for achy muscles, joints, and areas where increased circulation is needed in drawing salves in a first aid kit to draw out splinters in lotions and creams for skin issues and skin care Ingredients: Mindfully harvested pine resin, olive oil, local beeswax
