Green Forest Salve

A salve is a semi-solid herbal ointment used for healing, soothing, or protecting the skin. It typically contains infused oils, beeswax (or plant-based wax), and essential oils, making it thicker than lotions but softer than balms. Salves are often used to moisturise dry skin, heal wounds, relieve pain and draw out toxins

1.) Calendula Salve

Calendula salve is made with calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis), known for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and skin-healing properties

Uses & Benefits:

• Soothes dry, cracked skin and eczema
• Speeds up wound healing (cuts, scrapes and minor burns)
• Helps with diaper rash and chapped lips
• Reduces redness, irritation and mild infections

2.) Drawing Salve

A drawing salve is a traditional remedy used to draw out splinters, boils, toxins, or insect venom from the skin. It usually contains activated charcoal, clay, plantain, and pine tar to help pull out impurities

Uses & Benefits:

• Helps remove splinters, glass, or thorns
• Draws out boils, abscesses, and pimples
• Soothes bug bites, bee stings, and minor infections
• May help with ingrown hairs

3.) Healing Salve

A healing salve is a general-purpose ointment designed to promote skin repair, reduce inflammation, and fight infections. It often contains a blend of herbs like calendula, comfrey, lavender, and plantain, combined with antibacterial ingredients like beeswax and essential oils

Uses & Benefits:

• Heals cuts, burns and minor wounds
• Reduces bruising and inflammation
• Moisturises dry, irritated skin
• Supports healing from tattoos or scars