Pinecone Botanicals
Botanicals inspired by Nature's Patterns
Wild Mountain Salve ~ White Fir, & Lodgepole Pine, featuring Yarrow & Mullein
In early September, as the summer heat had begun to recede and the early fall thunderstorms were about to begin, the High Sierras called my father and I away from the cities and off to an adventure in the woods. I was craving a new journey and a desire to meet any flora which might come home for new botanical creations, so my father brought me to a location he had only visited once, almost a decade ago. A place that was to become one of my new favorite lakesides of the central western High Sierra mountains. We put together up our backpacking gear, tied the kayaks to the roof of the van, and set off toward whatever experience our trip was to become.
Welcome to the lakeside.
Early morning winds so light that the reflections in the crystal clear water gave the illusion of the the still sky never ending. We fitted and strapped our gear to the kayaks and begun our paddle out to explore the many islands, looking for a place to set up camp.
And the flora adventures begin.
There were two dominate conifers surrounding the lake, the White Fir and the Lodgepole Pine. Mixed among them, a small amount of Douglas Fir and isolated, struggling Incense Cedar who were a bit above their 7000ft altitude line. Mazanita crept low along the cracks in open granite, and wildflowers grew in the shaded and moist grasses along the shoreline. Underneath the trees, along disturbed and hard compacted soils, the plant Mullein stood taller than any brush.
It was time to return home and time to put my gatherings to craft.
Welcome to my completed salves!
Can be found on Etsy here
Created with: White Fir and Lodgepole pine Resin, Beeswax, Shea & Cocoa Butters. Apricot, Avocado & Coconut Oils. Yarrow and Mullein Infused Sweet Almond Oil & Pure Essential Oils.
Deeply moisturizing, stimulates cellular regrowth, anti inflammatory & anti-fungal properties, reduction of rash & bruises. A wonderful sealant. Very long lasting. A little goes a long way.
I often have great reviews on this creation from people who do physical activities that takes wear on their hands, such as jobs that require lots of hand washing, gardening, rock climbing, acrobatics, or just plain dry hands, elbows and feet.
Products containing resin can at times have the resin crystalize (like honey!) Just rub softly between hands and the clear or amber crystals should melt away.
When cold, containing beeswax, this salve can also be a bit firm. To begin use I take the back of my nail to break into the beautiful smooth top layer and the salve becomes soft in the warmth of the hands.
Made in small, fresh batches, all natural, wildcrafted, home and handmade, no chemicals, no preservatives. Healthy for the body and soul.
Pinecone Botanicals 
