Backwoods Black Drawing Salve

A traditional drawing salve to assist in drawing out infection, impurities and debris. Potent and powerful first aid tool that can be used on humans and animals alike! 

Ingredients: locally harvested pine resin, juniper(Juniperus spp.), fir tips(Abies concolor), wild mint(Mentha arvenis) and yarrow(Achiellia milifolium) infused in California cold pressed olive oil, locally harvested wild clay, activated charcoal powder, rosemary CO2 and local beeswax. 

• Locally Harvested Pine Resin – Naturally antimicrobial and resinous; supports skin repair and helps draw out impurities from minor wounds or bites.

• Juniper (Juniperus spp.) – Cleansing and mildly antiseptic; traditionally used to reduce swelling and soothe irritated skin.

• Fir Tips (Abies concolor) –Antibacterial and skin healing.

• Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis) – Analgesic; helps calm irritation topically.

• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – Astringent and healing; supports tissue repair.

• California Cold-Pressed Olive Oil – Moisturizing carrier oil that delivers nutrients and acts as a base for herbal infusions.

• Locally Harvested Wild Clay – Naturally draws out impurities and supports gentle detoxification of the skin.

• Activated Charcoal Powder – Adsorbs toxins and debris, helping to clarify and purify the skin’s surface.

• Rosemary CO₂ Extract – Potent antioxidant that helps protect and rejuvenate skin.

• Local Beeswax – Locks in moisture and provides a protective barrier while lending natural stability to the balm.

Suggested use: apply topically to splinters, insect bites, rashes, ingrown hairs, minor wounds, and first-aid needs. Formulated with pine resin, yarrow, fir, juniper, and local clay—this salve draws out impurities while delivering powerful antimicrobial and healing support from the mountains.

-All ingredients are organically grown or sustainably and lovingly wildcrafted.
* Denotes lovingly wildcrafted herbal medicines from the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
^Denotes locally grown here in California.