Jewelweed Salve

This little woodland plant has quite the history! Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) has long been appreciated in traditional herbalism.

 

Small-batch botanical goodness, made the Biggar.co way.

 

We infuse jewelweed into nourishing oil, allowing its natural botanical character to become part of this rich, handcrafted salve.

 

A humble woodland plant with a surprisingly interesting story. 

 

Traditional botanical wisdom, handcrafted into a little jar of Biggar.co goodness.

 

Known for its usefulness in soothing skin irritations, burns, insect bites, and inflammation, jewelweed is especially helpful in preventing or treating urushiol toxicities caused by contact with poison ivy, oak and sumac rashes.

 

For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Meet Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)—a little woodland wildflower with a surprisingly big story.

 

Also known as orange jewelweed or touch-me-not, this North American native is commonly found in damp, shady places along woodland edges, streams, and low-lying areas. Its bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers make it easy to recognize, while its seed pods have earned it the playful name touch-me-not—give them a gentle touch and they can pop open, scattering their seeds.

Jewelweed has a long history in traditional North American herbalism, where the fresh plant was valued for traditional topical preparations. Herbalists have commonly worked with the aerial parts of the plant, preparing them in different ways depending on the intended use.

 

At Biggar.co, we love jewelweed for more than its beautiful flowers. It's the kind of humble woodland botanical that reminds us how much traditional herbal knowledge can be found growing right outside our doors.

 

For our Jewelweed Salve, the botanical is carefully infused into nourishing oil and transformed into a rich, smooth balm.

Warm a small amount of salve between your fingertips and apply to clean, dry skin. Massage gently until absorbed, allowing the nourishing botanical oils and butters to melt into the skin. Reapply as desired as part of your daily self-care ritual.

 

Allow the salve a moment to absorb before carrying on with your day. Replace the lid tightly and store your jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Products with the exception of Essential oils are fresh,  blended and packaged at the time of order.