Spine & Joint Salve
Preparation
The Initial Steep: Submerge the three roots in the olive oil in a quart glass jar. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for three full months.
The Extraction: After 90 days, pour the roots and oil into a "Ninja" food grinder. Pulverize to break down the dense root fibers, then return the slurry to the jar and tincture one more month.
The Press: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and cheesecloth, squeezing firmly to capture every drop of root-infused oil.
The Melt: Using a double boiler, combine the infused oil and beeswax. Once melted, add the shea butter and stir until just liquid. Remove from heat immediately.
The Jarring: Pour the warm mixture into small 2 oz glass jars or metal tins. Leave them uncovered and undisturbed for 3 hours to set. Once opaque and firm, secure the lids and label. This recipe will make 20 ounces of salve.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons of 1st-Year Mullein Root (Dried and chopped)
3 Tablespoons of Multiflora Solomon's Seal Root (Dried and chopped) Must be (Polygonatum biflorum/multiflorum)
3 Tablespoons of Comfrey Root (Dried and chopped)
18 oz Organic Olive Oil (Carrier)
4 oz Pure Beeswax (Pellets or grated)
2 oz Organic Shea Butter
How it Works
This salve delivers root medicine topically to support the musculoskeletal system from the inside out.
First-Year Mullein Root: Traditionally used to support spinal alignment and joint lubrication, easing the deep-seated inflammation that limits mobility.
Comfrey Root ("Knitbone," Symphytum): Rich in allantoin to speed tissue repair, with rosmarinic acid to calm inflammation, support tendon and ligament elasticity, and ease joint pain.
Solomon’s Seal: The "balancer" that lubricates joints and restores healthy tension and fluidity across the musculoskeletal system.
Miss Martha’s Tip
Massage a generous amount into the skin over the spine, joints, or any area experiencing skeletal discomfort. For best results, apply after a warm bath when the skin is supple and the pores are open
Scientific Evidence
Traditional Use