Matriarch Balm

Herbal infused healing balm for postpartum, newborn and all manner of family care. Turn to the healing properties of herbal-infused oils for all your wounds, scrapes, bites, infections, itching and rashes when you don’t want to use polysporin, after-bite, or anti-fungals.

The combination of herbs found in Matriarch Balm will target the four stages of healing: staunch bleeding, support inflammation, granulation, and remodeling. This balm is also protective, soothing, antibiotic, and analgesic.

This really is a matriarch all-purpose balm for diaper rash, cracked and sore nipples, knee scrapes, shallow bleeding wounds, bug bites, rashes, and evolving external infections. This balm was originally created as an alternative to the medicated All Purpose Nipple Ointment so commonly used and overused during breastfeeding. It can soothe irritated superficial tissues, decrease sharp nerve sensations, and speed cell regeneration. I have also often turned to this balm for unexplained eczema-like irritations and hives that cause severe itching.

In this blend:

Comfrey | supports quick healing of superficial tissues, soothing + moistening

Calendula | supports inflammation + lymph drainage, acts on layers just below skin, manages discharge, pus, yeast, sunburn, softens the appearance of scar tissue

Yarrow | stops bleeding, prevents + treats bacterial infections, itchiness, bruising, swelling, sunburn

St. John’s Wort | eczema, sunburns, nerve-pain, muscle aches

Specific Uses:

• perineal wounds

• nipple damage

• CS incisions

• diaper + skin rashes

• cord stump/newborn umbilicus inflammation

• bug bites

• sunburn

• eczema + hives

This balm was made using dried and fresh herbs, and extracted in jojoba, castor and avocado oil according to the individual herbs unique composition. Some herbs have additional alcohol extracts added for potency and preservation. This current batch includes lanolin for additional skin soothing, hydration, and protection.

Always wash hands before using and avoid double-dipping. The balm may harden over time or with temperature changes. It will soften and become more spreadable in the warmth of your hands. It is purposefully essential oil free + has a naturally mild botanical scent.

INGREDIENTS: dried comfrey leaf, dried calendula flowers, dried yarrow, fresh st. john’s wort, jojoba oil, castor oil, avocado oil, lanolin, beeswax

The comfrey, calendula and st. john’s wort were grown and harvested in Powell River. The yarrow was grown and harvested in Sooke.