Balm of Gilead is better known as the Cottonwood Tree. The trees are very tall so the buds are quite difficult to obtain. The buds are only available in early spring. Then they disappear till the following spring.
The ancient Romans gave this plant it's name Calendula.They observed that the flowers were in bloom on the first day or calends,
of every month, and so named them.
The Romans grew the flowers because they were so pretty
as well as their power to treat Scorpion bites.
Calendula at that time was used to treat headaches, toothaches, red eyes, and fevers.
The early colonists collected the buds of the Cottonwood tree in the springtime and mashed them into lard or even Grizzly bear oil, or Black Bear lard as a base for their Balm of Gilead Salve.
All of our modern day salves here at Moonshine Lavender are infused in extra Virgin Olive oil it makes a soothing ointment for pain and antiseptic purposes.
This delightful salve is used for sunburn, scalds, scratches, inflamed skin and wounds. excellent for diaper rash some mothers say.
Our Lavender and Herbs are all Naturally grown, no pesticides. Grown with the help of the sun, rain and our fine Oregon spring water. Smell the Difference. We are always looking for new and unusual recipes. We will add to our product list as we grow.
The majority of our recipies have been handed down from generation to generation. Many coming west with our ancestors from Kentucky and the Great Smokey Mts. of Tennessee. The Herbs are either grown on our farm or wild crafted on private lands nearby. Family, friends and pets try out every product before it is put on our list.
Coming soon for your civil war re-enactments or mountain man rendezvous: ointments authentically processed and packaged from old family recipes. These will make your hobby even more realistic!
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