Sting Salve 2oz/$25

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This formula is from Dr. Patrick Jones specifically for honey bee stings but is good for almost any sting.    We grow nearly all of our own herbs here on the farm with the aid of our bees.  Honey bees specifically leave a barbed stinger and the venom sac when they sting so this formula will both extract the barb and neutralize the venom.  Relieves the pain and itch of a wide variety of insects.  Apply directly and reapply as needed.

Our blend is comprised of pure organic olive oil infused with our calendula and yarrow flower, grown here on the farm and plantain. The plaintain in this is sourced from an organic farm rather than our own property or foraged (for purity sake). 

***Yarrow flower  Those allergic to the Asteraceae family (such as ragweed, daisies, or chrysanthemums) may experience contact dermatitis when handling the fresh plant. 

Store in cool, dark place.  

Achillea millefolium is celebrated in herbal and modern skincare for its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties. It is used to stop bleeding, soothe irritated skin, and promote skin regeneration.

• Wound Healing: Often called the "soldier's herb," it has a long history of staunching bleeding and speeding up the closure of minor cuts, grazes, and burns. 
• Acne & Oil Control: As a natural astringent, yarrow tightens the skin, shrinks pores, and helps balance excess sebum while fighting bacteria. 
• Redness & Irritation: The herb contains chamazulene (which gives the extracted essential oil a deep blue hue) and flavonoids, which rapidly soothe inflamed or reactive skin. It provides relief for eczema, insect bites, and rashes. 
• Skin Rejuvenation: By promoting skin elasticity and collagen synthesis, yarrow can improve overall tone and reduce the appearance of early wrinkles.

For a deeper dive into yarrow's therapeutic mechanisms, you can read the American College of Healthcare Sciences Therapeutic Uses of Yarrow Guide  

  Topical Indications and Benefits

• Wound & Burn Healing: Calendula promotes tissue regeneration and collagen production. It is often used to speed up recovery from minor cuts, scrapes, sunburns, and even C-section or episiotomy scars. 
• Skin Inflammation & Rashes: The plant’s flavonoids and saponins inhibit inflammatory responses. It is used to calm conditions like eczema, rosacea, insect bites, and minor diaper rashes. 
• Antimicrobial Properties: It acts as a mild antiseptic and antifungal agent, making it useful for preventing minor infections in scrapes and treating fungal issues like athlete's foot. 

 Skin Healing & Topical Relief Plantain is excellent for minor skin complaints. 

• Indications: Minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, bee stings, splinters, sunburns, eczema, and mild rashes.
• Benefits: It acts as a "drawing" agent to pull out toxins or stingers. It helps regenerate skin cells and prevent infection while cooling the burn or itch.