Decadent Body Butters, Emollient Balms & Salves - Pure Essential Oils and Botanicals

Massage, or rubbings, were performed in Greek culture during the time of Hippocrates as part of the ritual preparation for incubation or temple sleep, whereby the ailing person would sleep in the temple and dream that the mythical god Aesculpius and his daughters Hygiea and Panacea would appear to cure him.

The following account is from the Greek temple-cure tradition. The interpretation of an inscription found within one Roman temple is as follows: A Cretan woman "thanks Asklepios (a God), having got a severe ulceration on her little finger and being cured when the god ordered her to apply an oyster shell burnt and powdered with rose salve and to anoint it with mallow mixed with Olive Oil."

The belief that Olive Oil conferred strength and youth was widespread. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it was infused with flowers and with grasses to produce both medicine and cosmetics; a list was survived in Mycenae enumerating the aromatics (fennel, sesame, celery, watercress, mint, sage, rose, and juniper among others) added to Olive Oil in the preparation of ointments.

Disclaimer:
As with any product, discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse reaction. Our products are for external use only. No medical claims are made or implied, this information is not intended to be used to treat or diagnose any condition. If you have medical concerns or questions please consult your physician.

Butters, Balms & Salves will not be shipped June - September because the melting issues. Will resume shipping September - May.

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Butters, Balms & Salves:
Each Balm or Salve has it's own properties to sooth a specific need. Offered in 2 ounce or 4 ounce sizes.

CALENDULA BUTTER - Loaded with Calendula and Comfrey Root Infused Olive Oil. Shea & Mango Butters Avocado and Jojoba Oils. Roman Chamomile, Lavender and Frankincense Essential Oils are just a few of the soothing oils added for their Balancing and Soothing Effects. Great Butter for chapped raw winter hands and cheeks. Good all over after a warm bath too.

LAVENDER - Blended with Cocoa Butter, Meadowformseed Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Calendula Infused and Lavender Essential Oil. A good everyday moisturizer.

BOO-BOO BALM - A wonder Balm for scratches, burns, insect bites or just itchy dry skin. Organic Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, Myrtle, Neroli & Vetiver. Calendula/Comfrey Root Infused Oil. St. Johns Wart, Evening Primrose & Whipped Shea help Soothe and Moisturize. NOTE: Not for Open Wounds.

ALEXANDER'S FACE BALM - A soothing skin balm for after a shave or just for fun. Cold Pressed Hempseed Oil, Arnica Infused Sunflower Oil and more. This scent is paired up with our Alexander's Treasure Soap for Men or Women. A non-greasy, no beeswax Balm to smooth and sooth irritated skin.