RockLickHerbs (and Critters)

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

 Ingredients: Comfrey leaves and flowers, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY

By Cheryl Martin

"I used this balm when I had extensive bruising as a result of knee-replacement surgery. It was soothing and comforting."

Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy.

Comfrey ointments and balms have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.

This product may cause allergic reactions on some individuals. Test on small areas before use.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Heal All

(Prunella Vulgaris)

Ingredients: Heal All leaves and blossoms, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin "Heal All is one of the plants that lives up to its name."

Heal All Balm will penetrate deep into your skin and tissues, to relieve discomfort, heal damaged tissue, and calm achy joints and muscles.

Heal All balm helps support skin repair for common skin problems, such as thick calluses, and dry flaky skin issues.

This product may cause allergic reactions on some individuals. Test on small areas before use.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Chocolate Mint  (Mentha × piperita f. citrate)

Ingredients: Chocolate Mint leaves and blossoms, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on

Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin "This is one of my favorites. The delicate chocolate scent is lovely."

Chocolate mint balm can help to moisturize skin. This is thanks to its menthol content, which has emollient properties. Menthol helps to soften and smooth the skin, making it a helpful treatment for dryness and roughness. Chocolate Mint’s antimicrobial property fights against the bacteria that cause acne.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Pepper Mint, (Mentha x piperita)

Ingredients: Pepper Mint leaves and stems, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin

Pepper Mint balm, thanks to its menthol content, which has emollient properties, helps to soften and smooth skin, making it a helpful treatment for dryness and roughness. Pepper Mint’s antimicrobial properties fight against the bacteria that cause acne without any side effects.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Jewelweed, (Impatiens capensis)

Ingredients: Jewelweed leaves and stems, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin. "I carry a tin of this balm around with me during bug season. It works great to stop itching for about 2 hours!"

Jewelweed is often found growing right next to poison ivy or stinging nettles. It has been used successfully to treat skin ailments, including eczema, bug bites, nettle rashes, and fungal infections.

Additionally, Jewelweed effectively addresses afflictions imposed by coming in contact with Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac. In addition, it helps soothe the irritations resulting from Mosquitoes, Chiggers, stinging insects, and bugs that leave swollen, itching, irritation.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

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Mullein Leaf (Verbascum Thapsus)

 1o.ooIngredients: Mullein leaves, Olive oil, Beeswax

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin.

Mullein Leaf, (Verbascum Thapsus)

Mullein balm is applied to the skin for wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, bruises, frostbite, and skin infections (cellulitis).

The leaves are used topically to soften and protect the skin.

It is helpful for dry, cracked, chapped skin and could be used on minor scrapes and scratches. You can even use it as a lip balm for chapped lips.

Common Sage  (Salvia officinalis)

 Ingredients: Sage Leaves and Flowers, Olive oil, Beeswax. Locally Sourced at

Forgotten Roads Farm on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

By Cheryl Martin

Sage relieves and improves annoying skin conditions. Sage assists in improving acne, athlete's foot and chapped skin, and in relieving symptoms of eczema and psoriasis. Oil from the leaf is often added to face and body washes, deodorants and anti-fungal creams due to its astringent properties.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Pepper Mint Infused Olive Oil, thanks to its menthol content, which has emollient properties, helps to soften and smooth skin, making it a helpful treatment for dryness and roughness. Pepper Mint’s antimicrobial property fights against the bacteria that cause acne without any side effects.

It has a lovely, subtle minty fragrance, too. Great for massage.

Ingredients: Yarrow leaves and flowers, Olive oil, Beeswax.

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY.

Yarrow has antimicrobial properties, which make it effective in treating cuts and scrapes. It also helps to soothe burns and rashes and is particularly beneficial in reducing inflammation; it is effective in speeding healing, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, improving skin softness, and keeping the skin free from bacteria that can lead to breakouts.

Ingredients: Lemon Balm leaves and flowers, Olive oil.

Locally Sourced at Forgotten Roads Farm, on Rock Lick Creek, in KY, by Cheryl Martin

Lemon balm is a popular natural treatment for several common skin conditions. As an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, it helps to reduce the swelling and reddening of the skin that is common in conditions including acne, shingles, chicken pox, eczema and psoriasis.

Avoid lemon balm if you have thyroid disease.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY