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Ingredients
The herbs in Grointment create a synergistic action that assures
fast and soothing relief for abused skin.
Ingredients: Oak Bark, Lobelia, Comfrey, Marshmallow Root,
Mullien Leaf, Skullcap, Black Walnut, Aloe Vera, and Calendula in a base of
cold pressed certified organic Olive Oil, High Desert Beeswax and Vegetable
stearic acid.
Oak Bark has antiseptic and astringent properties. It has often
been used to disinfect wounds and sores. The astringent or tightening property
of oak bark helps reduce the swelling which occures whenever there has been
trauma to the tissues.
Lobelia has often been used as part of herbal combinations as a
catalyst to make the actions of the other herbs stronger and more effective.
It is said "to lead other herbs to where they are needed and help them act
together as a group".
Comfrey Root and Leaves contain .8 to 1.0% allantoin, a substance
which is known to encourage the proliferation of cells. Allantoin is also a
natural part of the fetal development process and is found in breast milk,
where it helps the baby to grow. the presence of allantioin along with good
quantities of calcium, B-12, and protein building substances gives Comfrey a
profound ability to rebuild tissues.
Marshmallow Root is used in many different cultures for its
emollient, coating, and soothing qualities. It is one of the best herbs for
preventing and healing gangrene. Because of these qualities, it is often
called "Mortification Root".
Mullein Leaves are natural pain killers. the contain a glycoside
called Verbascose which has strong antiseptic and healing effects when applies
externally.
Scullcap Leaves have been used to calm and repair the nervous
system. They contains silicon, which is found in connective tissues, including
those in the nervous system. Silicon is very important in the healing process,
enabling the tissues to throw off accumulated pus.
Black Walnut Leaves are a source of natural iodine. It has
antiseptic, antifungal and antiparasitic propertities. Black Walnut Leaves
help protect damaged tissues from infections while they are vulneralbe (such
as in the case of diaper rash).
Aloe Vera
Calendula
Organic Cold Pressed Olive Oil contains vitamin F (unsaturated
fatty acids) which helps regenerate the skin and also combines with protein
and cholesterol to form living membranes which hold the body's cells together.
It is important to tissue respiration (breathing of the skin.
High Desert Beeswax is a pure, non-allergenic base which helps
protect the skin from moisture and contaminants.
Vegetable Stearic Acid
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