Description
Lucinda’s Neem Rosemary Salve
A handcrafted botanical salve built around the distinctive, earthy character of neem oil and rosemary — two of the most aromatic and well-regarded botanicals in topical herbal tradition. Formulated for external use on the skin, this is a warm-weather favorite at Glenbrook Farms. Made with whole botanical ingredients and pure essential oils — no synthetic fragrances, no artificial additives.
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Organic Soybean Oil, Beeswax, Rosemary, Pau d’Arco, Plantain Leaf, Neem Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil. 2.5 oz.
Key Botanicals
- Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica) — cold-pressed from the seeds of the neem tree, native to the Indian subcontinent and one of the most widely used botanicals in Ayurvedic topical tradition. Neem oil has a characteristic strong, earthy, garlic-like aroma owing to its high content of azadirachtin, nimbin, nimbidin, gedunin, and fatty acids (oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linoleic). It has been used in topical preparations in South Asian herbal tradition for centuries.
- Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) — a classic Mediterranean aromatic herb rich in rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, carnosol, ursolic acid, caffeic acid, and 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol). Both the dried herb and rosemary essential oil contribute a fresh, camphoraceous, herbaceous aroma.
- Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa) — the inner bark of a South American hardwood tree, traditionally used in Amazonian and Andean botanical practice; contains lapachol, beta-lapachone, and xyloidone
- Plantain Leaf (Plantago major) — a common garden botanical with a long history of topical use in European and North American herbal tradition; contains aucubin, allantoin, mucilage, and tannins — allantoin in particular is well known for its soothing quality on the skin
- Olive Oil (Olea europaea) — a deeply nourishing carrier oil rich in oleic acid, squalene, and polyphenols
- Beeswax — creates a protective, occlusive layer that helps the botanical ingredients adhere to the skin
How to Use
Apply a small amount to the desired area and massage gently into the skin. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Safe for daily use.
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Not for use during pregnancy without consulting a qualified healthcare provider. Neem oil has a strong, distinctive aroma — this is natural and expected.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.