About Jennie’s Healing Salve

Ingredients: Calendula-infused olive oil with tea tree essential oil. The calendula was sourced from Works Wonders Herbal Care Company, Gabriola.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Although Melaleuca alternifolia is known as the tea tree, it should not be confused with the plant whose leaves are used to make tea.

Tea tree oil has been used as a traditional medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia for centuries. These native Australians crush tea tree leaves to extract the oil, then inhale it to treat coughs and colds or apply it directly to the skin for healing.

Tea tree oil is a known antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-oxidant, and these actions will help reduce inflammation and promote healing. Tea tree oil can be used to treat and disinfect minor cuts and abrasions by killing S. aureus and other bacteria that can cause infection in open wounds. 

It boosts wound healing by helping to reduce inflammation and triggers the activity of white blood cells that are instrumental in the healing process. Tea tree oil soothes skin inflammation and helps relieve dermatitis.

Tea tree is a natural hand sanitizer that kills common bactieria and viruses responsible for causing colds, flu and other illness, including E. coli, S. pneumoniae, and H. influenzae. 

Tea tree oil is an effective mosquito repellent and is as effective or more effective than standard insecticides or repellents such as DEET. In addition, tea tree oil provides relief from bug bite reactions by reducing the itching, redness, and swelling that occurs when your body releases histamine to defend against the insect’s saliva.

Tea tree oil has been shown to help get rid of nail fungus when used alone or in combination with other natural remedies, with fewer side effects than traditional medications).

Tea tree oil’s antibacterial effects may help control underarm odor related to perspiration.Tea tree oil helps reduce the amount and overall severity of acne. Tea tree oil’s antifungal properties help alleviate symptoms of athlete’s foot. Tea tree oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds, which, according to emerging evidence, may be helpful for easing psoriasis symptoms.

Demodex blepharitis is inflammation around the eyes and eyelids related to Demodex mites. Tea tree oil has been used worldwide to treat this irritating condition and has been found to reduce the number of mites and reduce inflammation.

Calendula

Calendula is a powerful herb for healing wounds by promoting cell repair and growth, as well as being a noted antiseptic and anti-inflammatory herb. It is good for treating chapped skin, scrapes, burns, rashes, bruises, skin ulcers, skin infections, varicose veins, insect bites, fungal conditions such as athlete’s foot, and eczema. For babies it is helps treat cradle cap, diaper rash and other skin irritations.

It improves skin firmness and hydration, and improves blood flow and oxygen to wounds and infected areas, which helps the body grow new tissue and heal more rapidly. Thus it is useful for slow healing wounds and exposed ulcers and can also be effective for treating hemorrhoids. 

Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy.

Olive Oil

The anti-inflammatory ingredients found in olive oil (triterpenes) aid in wound healing by assisting with collagen production and reducing the length of time for wound closure. Studies have shown that olive oil helps heal the skin after a sunburn.

About Jennie's Floral Healing Salve

Ingredients: Calendula-infused olive oil, lavender essential oil and rose essential oil. The lavender essential oil is from Gabriola, and the rose essential oil is from Richters in Ontario.

Rose essence has astringent, anti-haemorrhagic, healing, hormone-like and neurotonic properties.The magical properties of rose include love, luck, friendship, protection and happiness. Roses have a multitude of medicinal applications such as being anti-bacterial, anti-viral, aiding inflammation, regulating menstrual cycles, and possibly helping with depression. 

Calendula is a sun herb that strengthens the heart and thus the spirits. It warms our hearts toward others, so that we can be compassionate to others. Some say calendula builds psychic powers and induces prophetic dreams.

This cheerful flower is a magical and powerful herb for healing wounds by promoting cell repair and growth, as well as being a noted antiseptic and anti-inflammatory herb. It is good for treating chapped skin, scrapes, burns, rashes, bruises, skin ulcers, skin infections, varicose veins, insect bites, fungal conditions such as athlete’s foot, and eczema. For babies it is helps treat cradle cap, diaper rash and other skin irritations.

It improves skin firmness and hydration, and improves blood flow and oxygen to wounds and infected areas, which helps the body grow new tissue and heal more rapidly. Thus it is useful for slow healing wounds and exposed ulcers and can also be effective for treating hemorrhoids. 

Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy.

Inspiring many folktales, Calendula is a sacred plant in India and was used in ancient Mayan and Aztec ceremonies. Native to Egypt, it was introduced to England where it became a staple in medieval gardens. Europeans brought it to America. Colonists flavoured cooked greens, soups and oatmeal with calendula, and even made wine from it.

In Europe, Calendula flowers were scattered under the bed to protect the sleeper, and holding them protected the individual from plague and thieves. Flowers were strung and hung over doorways and windows for protection, and used for decorations for May Day and Beltaine.

During the American Civil War, soldiers carried calendula leaves and flowers with them into the battlefields to dress open wounds and burns.

Note:  Individuals who are allergic to ragweed may find that they are also sensitive to calendula.

Lavender is a calming herb that is antibacterial and antifungal. It helps relax muscles. 

Lavenderrepresents refinement, grace, serenity, calmness and elegance. It holds a sacred place in nature, and with its violet flowers is often considered the most delicate and precious.

Lavender flowers are purple in color and the color purple is associated with the crown chakra, which is the energy center associated with higher purpose and spiritual connectivity. The crown or seventh chakra is located at the top of the head and the vibration of the crown is the highest vibration in the physical body. This symbolism is appropriate as the lavender flower is often used for healing. Raising our vibration to the highest level possible promotes healing.

Olive Oil

The anti-inflammatory ingredients found in olive oil (triterpenes) aid in wound healing by assisting with collagen production and reducing the length of time for wound closure. Studies have shown that olive oil helps heal the skin after a sunburn.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Although Melaleuca alternifolia is known as the tea tree, it should not be confused with the plant whose leaves are used to make tea.

Tea tree oil has been used as a traditional medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia for centuries. These native Australians crush tea tree leaves to extract the oil, then inhale it to treat coughs and colds or apply it directly to the skin for healing.

Tea tree oil is a known antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-oxidant, and these actions will help reduce inflammation and promote healing. Tea tree oil can be used to treat and disinfect minor cuts and abrasions by killing S. aureus and other bacteria that can cause infection in open wounds. 

It boosts wound healing by helping to reduce inflammation and triggers the activity of white blood cells that are instrumental in the healing process. Tea tree oil soothes skin inflammation and helps relieve dermatitis.

Tea tree is a natural hand sanitizer that kills common bactieria and viruses responsible for causing colds, flu and other illness, including E. coli, S. pneumoniae, and H. influenzae. 

Tea tree oil is an effective mosquito repellent and is as effective or more effective than standard insecticides or repellents such as DEET. In addition, tea tree oil provides relief from bug bite reactions by reducing the itching, redness, and swelling that occurs when your body releases histamine to defend against the insect’s saliva.

Tea tree oil has been shown to help get rid of nail fungus when used alone or in combination with other natural remedies, with fewer side effects than traditional medications).

Tea tree oil’s antibacterial effects may help control underarm odor related to perspiration.Tea tree oil helps reduce the amount and overall severity of acne. Tea tree oil’s antifungal properties help alleviate symptoms of athlete’s foot. Tea tree oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds, which, according to emerging evidence, may be helpful for easing psoriasis symptoms.

Demodex blepharitis is inflammation around the eyes and eyelids related to Demodex mites. Tea tree oil has been used worldwide to treat this irritating condition and has been found to reduce the number of mites and reduce inflammation.