{"product_id":"balm-of-gilead-cottonwood-bud-salve","title":"Balm of Gilead - Cottonwood Bud Salve","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 36, 36);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalm of Gilead – Limited Edition Healing Salve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're excited to release our first and limited batch of The Balm of Gilead with Locally Foraged Cottonwood Buds, St. John's Wort \u0026amp; Pure Essential Oils\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✨ Limited amount made – once they're gone, they’re gone! ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your chance to get your hands on a truly small-batch treasure—\u003cstrong\u003eBalm of Gilead\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rich, golden herbal salve made with \u003cstrong\u003efreshly foraged Cottonwood buds\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSt Johns Wort\u003c\/strong\u003e, slow-infused in carrier oils and blended with pain relieving and healing \u003cstrong\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eHelichrysum Pure Essential Oils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just LOVE the aroma of Cottonwood buds! They have a deep and gorgeous smell all to themselves. If you love heavier oils like Vetiver, Sandalwood and Frankincense, you'll love the smell of Cottonwood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late February we harvested the buds from Cottonwood trees then we infused them in oil for 2 months. Cottonwood buds contain a resin that has been used in healing remedies since ancient times. It helps with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewound healing, bruises, swelling, joint pain, inflammation, and sore muscles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(200, 48, 48);\"\u003eA Bit of Backstory (with a West Coast Twist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eBalm of Gilead\u003c\/strong\u003e has ancient roots—literally. It originally referred to a fragrant resin harvested in the Middle East, prized for its healing and spiritual properties. People used it for everything from wound care to incense. While the original source trees (\u003cem\u003eCommiphora\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBalsamodendron\u003c\/em\u003e) are still up for debate, \u003cstrong\u003etoday, the name commonly refers to a healing salve made from the buds of our own North American Cottonwood tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePopulus balsamifera\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere on the West Coast, we harvest these \u003cstrong\u003eCottonwood buds in late winter and early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the trees are still asleep and the resin is locked tight inside the buds. This resin is \u003cstrong\u003esticky, golden, and downright magical\u003c\/strong\u003e—rich in salicin (a natural pain-reliever), anti-inflammatory compounds, and wound-healing power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 44, 44);\"\u003eUse It For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain Relieving, this is a strong pain relieving salve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWound healing (only apply to a closed wound, open wounds need to close up on their own before applying any healing salve or ointment)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruises, sprains \u0026amp; sore joints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAches, inflammation \u0026amp; tired muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, cracked or irritated skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 40, 40);\"\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottonwood Buds: \u003c\/strong\u003elocally foraged, slow-infused in oil for maximum potency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSt John's Wort Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e locally foraged St. Johns wort is known for it's pain relieving properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Essential Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003epain relieving \u0026amp; skin-healing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense Essential Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003esupports cell regeneration \u0026amp; reduces inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper Essential Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relieves muscle aches and reduces inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelichrysum Essential Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e heals bruising and tissue damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapeseed, Sweet Almond, Jojoba and Vitamin E Oils: \u003c\/strong\u003edeeply nourishing carrier oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Beeswax: \u003c\/strong\u003eseals in moisture \u0026amp; protects your skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(203, 39, 39);\"\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassage a small amount into the affected area as needed. Apply 2–3 times a day or whenever your skin needs a little extra love. For external use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eLocally Foraged • Small Batch • Made with Love by Soulful Sister Aromatherapy on Vancouver Island.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your jar of this golden magic while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Balm of Gilead comes in a glass amber jar with a white lid...50g.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soulful Sister Aromatherapy Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886296510656,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0172\/2417\/1620\/files\/BalmofGilead.png?v=1787600420","url":"https:\/\/www.soulfulsisterwholesale.com\/products\/balm-of-gilead-cottonwood-bud-salve","provider":"Soulful Sister Aromatherapy Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}