Herbal Topicals for Your Skin
We could talk about topical products any time of the year, but summer often brings outdoor activities, swimming, and increased exposure to environmental elements, making topical herbal products even more of a summer “must haves”. Herbal ointments and oils used in your self-care can help to moisturize, soothe and massage your dry and active skin.
hERBAL TOPICALS
Arnica Oil is a welcome addition to a summer self-care massage after a day of gardening or sports. Arnica Oil was historically used by the Eclectic and Homeopathic practitioners. Our Arnica Oil infuses Arnica montana or A. corifolia (fresh flowering tops) into certified organic extra virgin olive oil. We then combine it with White Sage and the emollient Vitamin E for stability.
David Winston has used this formula for over 40 years. Each botanical in this aromatic blend is infused separately into certified organic olive oil for maximum quality. The oils are then blended with essential oils to make this very special formula for your indulgent self-care massage. Infused oils of Arnica flowering tops (Arnica montana or Arnica cordifolia), Lobelia seed (Lobelia inflata)and St. John's wort flowering tops (Hypericum perforatum) are blended with fragrant Wintergreen Essential Oil and White Sage along with the emollient and moisturizing Vitamin E.
What is it about children and their ears…especially in summer? Two commonly helpful practices are to take all dairy out of their diet and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Additionally supplementing 15 milligrams a day of zinc in their diet and 100-200 mg of vitamin C may provide support. We can all enjoy our soothing Compound Mullein Oil which combines separately infused oils of Mullein flowers (Verbascum thapsus), St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and Garlic with aromatic Tea Tree oil. Fragrant White Sage and emollient and moisturizing Vitamin E are added as stabilizers. We recommend a few drops in the ear before bedtime.
David Winston RH(AHG) worked with a martial arts practitioner to create this aromatic blend of botanicals and essential oils. Dragon’s Dream Oil is a warming massage oil containing Ginger infused in organic extra virgin olive oil, combined with essential oils of Camphor, Eucalyptus, Menthol, Black Pepper, Peppermint, and Wintergreen, making it a joy to massage into muscles after physical activity.
Traditionally used for the skin, Calendula infused into organic extra virgin olive oil is moisturizing, but has a very neutral fragrance for those who want a natural scent. We add the emollient and skin softening Vitamin E as a stabilizer and to provide additional skin pampering.
With St. John’s wort flowering tops and White Sage leaves infused into organic pure extra virgin olive oil, beeswax and lanolin, this mildly aromatic ointment has been used traditionally for moisturizing dry skin. The addition of Propolis and the emollient Vitamin E keep the ointment naturally stable.
Our rich, soothing salve is moisturizing and restorative to the skin. Comfrey/Calendula ointment contains Comfrey root (Symphytum officinale) and Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis) infused into extra-virgin olive oil, beeswax, lanolin, Propolis extract and the emollient Vitamin E. Its neutral fragrance is appreciated by those that want a natural scent.
Hypericum oil gets its name from the botanical identity of the St. John’s wort plant, “Hypericum perforatum.” It is one of David Winston’s favorite topical preparations. The color is burgundy red; if you ever get a St. John's wort tincture or oil that is not that burgundy red, it was made incorrectly. Our oil contains Hypericum perforatum (fresh flowering tops), infused into pure extra-virgin olive oil. White Sage and the emollient Vitamin E are added as stabilizers. Avoid using in areas that will receive significant sun exposure within 2-4 hours of application.
sOME ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS
Our oils and ointments are natural and use only organic pure extra virgin olive oil. The formulas are based on traditional uses of the herbs they contain for skin. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, you might want to try them first on a small patch of skin. Consult healthcare professionals if you have any persistent or serious conditions.