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1/2 oz glass jar with dropper
Nourish dry cuticles and nails. Quick absorbing and lightly scented.
Use as needed.
Ingredients: Organic oil blend (Sesame, Sunflower, Olive, Jojoba, Vitamin E) infusion of: Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) & fresh Cottonwood buds (Populus balsamifera), essential oil blend (Lemon & Fir).
It is recommended that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Cottonwood is the largest broad-leafed tree in the Northwest and can reach up to one hundred feet tall. The smooth triangular leaves are dark green on top and lighter underneath. The aromatic leaf buds appear in late winter to early spring and contain a reddish-brown resin. During early spring male and female catkins form on separate trees. The female catkins are bright red and hang up to five inches long. After flowering, smooth, green, bead-like capsules form then split into three parts and release seeds with fluffy white hairs. Cottonwoods are associated with water. The unopened buds of Cottonwood are very fragrant and have been used commercially in perfumes and soaps.
This species of Horsetail is a small fern-like perennial with a rhizome that resembles a string of beads. It appears in two different stages, the first being fertile and the second sterile. During the first stage there is a spore-bearing spike atop the stalk. The plant reaches four to eight inches high. During the second stage whorls of needle-like leaves appear. The plant may reach eighteen inches at the second stage. The aerial stems of the second stage plants are the ones gathered. Since they contain a large quantity of silica, they dry quickly in open air. Equisetum arvense has established itself in all parts of the world with the exception of Antarctica, New Zealand, and Australia.
Cottonwood Buds* - promote regeneration and healing of the skin.
Horsetail* - rich in vitamins and minerals, especially silica, promotes health of skin and nails.
*Wild harvested in Idaho. Harvested with precise timing and delicately shade-dried in clean mountain air, our wild plants are energized and always fresh.
Sesame Oil - rich in vitamins & minerals, anti-inflammatory, penetrates deeply to soften & moisturize.
Sunflower Oil - rich in vitamin E, anti-inflammatory, moisturizes.
Olive Oil - rich in antioxidants & vitamins, moisturizes, soothes irritated skin.
Jojoba Oil - actually a liquid plant wax! Rich in vitamins and minerals, absorbs easily for long lasting hydration, soothes all skin types from sensitive to mature.
Vitamin E - rich in antioxidants, protects skin, promotes skin cell growth and regeneration.
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Cautions
- Intended for external use.
Rarely, allergic skin reactions can occur with the topical use of Cottonwood buds.
Although there have been no reports of aspirin-type allergic reactions associated with the use of Cottonwood, it does contain salicin and so caution is advised for those who are allergic to aspirin.
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