Masquerading as a weed, Aunty Amy originally harvested this herb from her own backyard. Plantain is highly nutritious as a salad green, and is traditionally used to draw out toxins, infections and foreign substances from the skin. Its soothing, anti-inflammatory effect makes it an excellent remedy for insect bites, rashes, eczema and minor burns. It is used to support skin healing, improving recovery of cuts, scrapes and wounds. It also has antimicrobial and antibacterial activity, helping prevent infection. Nature's all-purpose skin repairing remedy, Plantain is the hero of our Itch & Ouch Balm and Bite Balm.

Traditionally known as “nosebleed” or “herba militaris” (the military herb), because of its effectiveness in stopping blood flow and staunching wounds.  A common roadside herb, Yarrow has been used for thousands of years as a styptic; a plant that stops bleeding through stimulating clotting in cuts, abrasions and internal bruising. The plant is also used as an antiseptic to fight bacterial infection, and as an analgesic for its pain-relieving properties. Nature's original band aid, Yarrow is a key ingredient in our Itch & Ouch balm.  

Probably the most ancient medicinal herb known to mankind, Chamomile is used to promote relaxation, calm the mind and promote sleep. Topically, the flowers also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are commonly used to relieve skin irritations. It contains polyphenols, that work to eliminate free radicals which cause premature ageing. Chamomile is a key ingredient in our Sleep Tight Balm, Baby Balm and Calm & Clear Balm.

Nettle, or Stinging Nettle has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Early Egyptians used Stinging Nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops used its skin warming properties to help themselves stay warm. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that Nettle may also reduce the inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis, with the added bonus of warming and increasing blood flow to aching muscles and joints. The benefits of Nettle can be found in our Aches & Pains Balm.