Spine & Joint 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
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.
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