Salves and Oils – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Sleep salve (lavender)

I have a crazy busy teen. Football games, council meetings, music lessons, and AP classes. There is a lot of overstimulation at school and she is up past midnight doing homework. She struggles to implement good sleep hygiene/habits and settle her mind before bedtime. I created this salve to support her. She can take itContinue reading “Sleep salve (lavender)”

Beard Whip (Nettles)

This whip is not waxy like a salve. It is also not meant to be used as a styling (shaping and holding ) product. Rather it is meant to be used to improve the health and condition of your beard. What does a beard whip do? It nourishes, supports growth, hydrates, thickens, moistens, softens, prevents/relievesContinue reading “Beard Whip (Nettles)”

Anti-Itch Salve (feverfew)

We have had an atypical amount of rain this June. There is minor street and underpass flooding most afternoons. I am anxiously watching the water table and creek levels hoping that we don’t have a repeat of the 2013 100 year flood. I have never see the foothills so green nor the rural fields andContinue reading “Anti-Itch Salve (feverfew)”

Drumming Salve ( ARNICA)

My husband and I started taking a djembe drumming class a few months ago. It has helped us to feel less isolated and meet people over the age of 45. Our teacher is great fun and so creative. I can’t leave the circle without having experienced lots of laughter. We are now advanced beginners andContinue reading “Drumming Salve ( ARNICA)”

Detox Salve( RUE )

This creation of this salve was inspired by the year I studied the traditional medicine of New Mexico. In the American Southwest rue, lemon, and oregano are common medicinal herbs found in all kitchen gardens or spice cabinets. Most Hispanic families have an assigned elder that everyone goes to when there is illness, accident, orContinue reading “Detox Salve( RUE )”