This lovely Pine and Spruce pitch, needle, and Usnea Salve avoids aluminum and comes in stainless steel containers. The pine pitch, resin, usnea, and pine needles were wild harvested from the woods around my property in South Central Alaska. There are no essential oils in this product. It is highly aromatic on its own smelling of earthy pine and spruce. Think of a walk through the pine trees bottled up in one place.

Pine pitch is the resinous, sticky substance that seeps from the trees to cover their “wounds” or areas where the bark has been disturbed. This helps the tree stay free of disease and heal. Additionally, pine needles have antiseptic qualities. Usnea, or “bearded lichen”, is the green beard-looking growth on the tree that has been used topically historically for For hundreds of years to fighting skin infections (bacterial/fungal) and reduce inflammation. It contains usnic acid which is responsible for its beneficial properties.

Size: 2oz stainless steel container with screw top lid

INGREDIENTS:
Pine & Spruce Resin & Pitch*, Organic Jojoba Oil & Organic Olive Oil infused with Usnea Lichen* & Pine Needles*, Local Alaskan Beeswax, Vitamin E
*WILDCRAFTED IN ALASKA

POTENTIAL USES:
Pain relief, moisturizer, acne, cuts, abrasions, minor wounds, fungal or other infections. Drawing salve for splinters, pus, or impurities.
Chest rub for respiratory relief.

CAUTIONS:
Some people have an allergy to usnic acid which is the beneficial ingredient in the usnea lichen. Test a small spot if unsure.

PLEASE NOTE:
This product is handcrafted, small batch, and may vary slightly. Be aware if shipping in winter, it may freeze in the mail. Some consistency changes may occur after melting, but neither of these occurrences will change the benefits of the salve.

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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results may vary.