Wise Woman Herbals - All Purpose Salve - 2 oz.

Wise Woman Herbals - All Purpose Salve - 2 oz. (56 g) Wise Woman Herbals All Purpose Salve promotes normal healthy skin. This product is organic, cultivated, wilcrafted or of best qualtiy available. Wise Woman Herbals All Purpose Salve is to provide a gentle and natural way for improving people's quality of life by offering superior quality botanical salve; resulting in a healthier, more balanced and sustainable world. Herbal Information What is an Herbal Supplement?An herbal supplement is a dietary supplement (a recognized FDA category of product) intended to supplement the human diet and promote good health. An herbal supplement is made from herbs, plants, or botanicals that have shown to be beneficial for human health; they involve using the "active" constituents of a botanical, and a "therapeutic" application of a plant or its parts. While herbal supplements may not claim to treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent disease, the value of plants and herbs for optimal health cannot be underestimated. A Brief Historical PerspectivePlant life has always been essential to the survival of humans and other species, serving as both food and medicine. The art and science of using plants therapeutically is considered one of the oldest forms of healing, with a recorded history dating back more than 5,000 years. In 500 BC, Hippocrates advocated maintaining our natural life force through the use of herbs, fresh air, adequate rest, proper nutrition, and a balanced diet. The Chinese, the Indian, and the Native American Indian cultures, in particular, have a rich history and tradition of using herbs medicinally and for wellness. Chinese Traditional Medicine and India's Ayurvedic tradition both involve balancing the properties of various herbs in blends or multiple-ingredient formulas for their synergistic effects. The FDA and the FTC [see industry regulation, below] recognize the beneficial "traditional use" of herbs and give value to evidence of "traditional use" as