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Sore Muscle Salve

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  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
Warming Salve with Cayenne, St. John's Wort & Clove
Warming Salve with Cayenne, St. John's Wort & Clove

Sore Muscle Salve

First Aid

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
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Description

Sore Muscle Salve is a warming herbal muscle rub made to comfort tired, overworked muscles with a time-tested blend of cayenne, St. John's wort, tobacco-infused oil, clove, and vetiver.

As you massage it into sore shoulders, stiff backs, tired legs, or hardworking hands, the botanicals create a gentle warming sensation that encourages circulation while the massage itself helps release tension. Fair warning: this one's spicy. Keep it away from eyes, lips, and other delicate bits.

Earthy tobacco and smoky vetiver give this salve its distinctive aroma, while clove and cayenne bring the heat.

Great for:
Sore muscles after exercise or physical work
Tight shoulders, necks, and backs
Massage and bodywork
Cold-weather muscle comfort
Folks who enjoy warming herbal remedies
2 fl oz

Ritual

 Massage a small amount into sore muscles and allow the warmth to build gradually. A little goes a long way.

Wash hands thoroughly after application, and avoid contact with eyes, lips, mucous membranes, or broken skin.

Shelf Life

Lasts 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place. Our products are organic and freshly made skin food. We do not use toxins that make things last forever.

Ingredients

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)*, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)* & St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)^ infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)*, Beeswax (Cera alba), Essential Oils of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)* & Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)*

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Sore Muscle Salve does not contain synthetic fragrance, petroleum-derived ingredients, artificial warming agents, silicones, parabens, or mineral oil.

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Description
Sore Muscle Salve is a warming herbal muscle rub made to comfort tired, overworked muscles with a time-tested blend of cayenne, St. John's wort, tobacco-infused oil, clove, and vetiver.

As you massage it into sore shoulders, stiff backs, tired legs, or hardworking hands, the botanicals create a gentle warming sensation that encourages circulation while the massage itself helps release tension. Fair warning: this one's spicy. Keep it away from eyes, lips, and other delicate bits.

Earthy tobacco and smoky vetiver give this salve its distinctive aroma, while clove and cayenne bring the heat.

Great for:
Sore muscles after exercise or physical work
Tight shoulders, necks, and backs
Massage and bodywork
Cold-weather muscle comfort
Folks who enjoy warming herbal remedies
Ritual
Massage a small amount into sore muscles and allow the warmth to build gradually. A little goes a long way.

Wash hands thoroughly after application, and avoid contact with eyes, lips, mucous membranes, or broken skin.
Plant Profiles
Circulation promoting Cayenne pairs with tension reducing St. John's wort and Tobacco. Clove adds to the warming properties which stimulates healing blood flow.
Warming Cayenne
Repairing St. John's Wort
Stimulating Clove
Details
Sore Muscle salve is what you reach for after helping someone move, hauling firewood, gardening all weekend, or discovering muscles you forgot you owned.

Cayenne creates gentle warmth that pairs beautifully with massage, while St. John's wort and tobacco-infused oil have long histories in traditional herbal body care. Clove intensifies the warming sensation, and smoky vetiver rounds everything out with an earthy aroma.

This isn't an icy muscle rub. It's warm, herbal, grounding, and delightfully spicy.

Good for:
Massage therapy
Tight, tired muscles
Post-workout recovery
Neck, shoulders, back, arms, and legs
Cold-weather aches

Not ideal for:
Broken or irritated skin
Sensitive areas, eyes, or lips
Folks who prefer cooling muscle rubs
Highly sensitive skin (patch test recommended)
Specs: 2 fl oz
Shelf Life:
Lasts 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place. Our products are organic and freshly made skin food. We do not use toxins that make things last forever.
Our Recipe
Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)*, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)* & St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)^ infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)*, Beeswax (Cera alba), Essential Oils of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)* & Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)*

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Sore Muscle Salve does not contain synthetic fragrance, petroleum-derived ingredients, artificial warming agents, silicones, parabens, or mineral oil.
Packaging is an Ingredient
Aluminum Tin
Once empty: Disassemble, clean and rinse. Place the components into the recycling bin or take to your local recycling facility.

Label
Printed on 100% Post-consumer Waste material with compostable ink. They can be left on containers when placed into recycling.
FAQ
Why does this salve feel warm?
Cayenne and clove naturally create a warming sensation on the skin. Combined with massage, many people find this comforting for tired or overworked muscles.
Does this contain nicotine?
The salve is infused with whole tobacco leaf as part of a traditional herbal preparation. It is intended for topical use only and should never be ingested.
Can I use this before or after exercise?
Most people prefer it after activity or anytime muscles feel tight or overworked. Massage into the affected area and allow the warmth to develop gradually.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Because this formula contains tobacco and warming botanicals, we recommend discussing topical use with your healthcare provider or herbal practitioner during pregnancy before using.
The Coven
We call ourselves the ‘Coven’ as a shorthand of the space where our team gathers to intentionally conceive of, organize, create and ship out herbal bod care. We do everything under one roof, and ‘magical self manufacturing operation of botanical body care potions’ is a mouthful.
Who We Are
Herbalists, writers, proud fur baby parents, artists, musicians, gardeners, students. We self manufacture in our small town in the Sierra Foothills to invest in our incredible community of multidimensional beings.