4oz Restoration Salve

This Restoration Salve is designed to stimulate, repair, and protect. How though? What's the science behind it? If you want to learn more, I did a little deep dive on the ingredients below. The ingredients are: Comfrey root, Comfrey leaf, Rosemary leaf, Cayenne Pepper, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, and it's set with beeswax. All jars are hand crafted and hand poured. 

It’s ideal for:
- Muscle aches
- Joint stiffness
- Bruises and sprains
- Post-activity recovery

🧠 Why It Works So Quickly

The synergy of these ingredients means the salve:

• Interrupts pain signals at the nerve level (capsaicin, rosmarinic acid).
• Reduces inflammation and swelling (allantoin, ricinoleic acid, rosemary).
• Stimulates tissue repair and circulation (comfrey, cayenne, rosemary).
• Relaxes muscles and calms spasms (capsaicin, rosemary, castor oil).
• Delivers actives deeply and efficiently (castor and olive oils).
• Protects and nourishes the skin (beeswax, olive oil).

Lets talk about the ingredients and what they do for you, physiologically. 

🌿 Comfrey Root & Leaf (Symphytum officinale)

• Allantoin, found in comfrey root, stimulates fibroblast proliferation, which accelerates collagen synthesis and tissue regeneration—key for healing wounds, sprains, and bruises.
• Comfrey also contains rosmarinic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, helping reduce swelling and pain at the site of injury.
• The leaf adds additional mucilage compounds, which soothe irritated skin and support hydration and barrier repair.

🌱 Rosemary Leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis)

• Rich in carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, rosemary acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, reducing oxidative stress in damaged tissues.
• It also improves local circulation, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to injured areas, speeding up recovery.
• Rosemary’s mild antispasmodic properties may contribute to muscle cramp relief by calming overactive nerve signals.

🌶️ Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum spp.)

• Contains capsaicin, which depletes substance P, a neuropeptide involved in transmitting pain signals.
• This leads to a temporary desensitization of pain receptors, offering near-instant relief from aches and cramps.
• Capsaicin also increases blood flow to the area, warming tissues and promoting relaxation of tense muscles.

🛢️ Castor Oil (Ricinus communis)

• High in ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
• Penetrates deeply into the skin, carrying active botanicals into the dermis and subdermal layers, enhancing their effectiveness.
• Castor oil also supports lymphatic drainage, which can reduce swelling and promote detoxification in injured tissues.

🫒 Olive Oil (Olea europaea)

• Rich in oleic acid and polyphenols, olive oil nourishes the skin and supports epidermal barrier function.
• Acts as a carrier oil, helping dissolve and deliver fat-soluble compounds like capsaicin and rosmarinic acid into the skin.
• Its emollient properties help keep the skin supple and reduce irritation.

🐝 Beeswax

• Creates a semi-occlusive barrier that locks in moisture and protects the skin from environmental irritants.
• This barrier effect supports optimal wound healing conditions by maintaining hydration and preventing microbial invasion.
• Also contributes to the salve’s texture and slow-release delivery of active compounds.

I hope this product helps you find relief from the aches and pains of life.