Do you need a natural ointment to keep in your holistic first aid kit? This herb-infused tallow salve is great to have on hand for those little cuts and scrapes, for an irritated bug bite or skin rash.
Tallow is wonderfully nutritious for the skin, soothing, rebuilding as well as being anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. We render our own tallow from our own grass-fed beef.
Beeswax can help prevent skin infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Comfrey promotes healing of minor skin injuries and burns. It also soothes bruises, sprains and swelling. It helps relax tense muscles.
Plaintain relieves itching and pain associated with wounds, rashes and bites. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Calendula has anti-inflammatory properties, is a strong antiviral herb and speeds up wound healing
Chickweed is very gentle yet healing. It cools and soothes the skin. It works great for rashes, bug bites and itchy skin.