We've gone Balmy!

You seem to be loving our natural balms so much that we just can't make enough of them! We are so pleased you are enjoying all the different blends - they have a million and one uses by the sounds of it!

We are very happy to announce our latest blends....

Lemon balm-balm: simply hot infused lemon balm in sunflower oil with a little local beeswax. Great for soothing irritated skin, especially insect bites.

De-Stress balm: hot infused lemon balm in sunflower oil, a little local beeswax, and a little palmarosa essential oil. A great blend to soothe both skin and mind alike........perfect for a summers evening.

Comfrey & Tea Tree Balm: inspired by a sudden rise in splinters in our family! A soothing antiseptic and healing balm made with cold infused comfrey in local rapeseed oil, a little local beeswax, and a little tea tree & lavender essential oils.

Due to popular demand we have just freshly made more of our Calendula Balm, and our Calendula & Comfrey blend too.

And don't forget, if you have your own recipe of oils/herbs you'd like us to make into a balm for you just get in touch and we'll see what we can do!

Happy sunshine to you all x

Soothing Lemon Balm...on its way

Lemon Balm

Melissa Officianalis, Lemon Balm's botanical name, comes from the Greek word 'mel' meaning honey - the herb has long been associated with bees and the healing power of their products. It is said that if a hive is rubbed with its leaves, the insects will always return and never swarm.

Lemon Balm is associated with being uplifting, in the 18th century it was recommended to renew youth. Today the herb is used for its gentle effects on digestion, depression, anxiety and tension. Sunflower oil hot infused with lemon balm leaves can be used to make soothing balms for the skin - ideal for insect bites, sore skin or slow healing dry wounds.

We will be hot infusing lemon balm in sunflower oil early next week, and will be making a soothing balm. Pictures and information to follow :-)