{"product_id":"spruce-resin-salve-by-sea-hags-mercantile-1oz","title":"Spruce Resin Salve by Sea Hag's Mercantile 1oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Ancient Forest Remedy. Spruce resin salve has been used in Nordic folk medicine for hundreds of years, especially in Finland, where it remains a traditional remedy for skin injuries and infections. Modern research from the University of Helsinki has confirmed what generations of forest healers already knew: spruce resin contains powerful natural antimicrobial compounds that help protect damaged skin and support the body’s healing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in natural resin acids, spruce resin forms a protective barrier over the skin while helping inhibit the growth of harmful microbes. Laboratory studies have shown activity against several wound-causing bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains such as MRSA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, spruce resin salve has been used to help care for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cuts and scrapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplinters and irritated skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurns and abrasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked hands and heels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect bites and minor skin infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis salve is made with a tallow base, a traditional fat long valued in skincare for its compatibility with the skin’s natural lipid structure. Unlike many modern ointments that simply sit on the surface, tallow closely resembles the fatty acids found in human skin, helping the skin absorb beneficial compounds more effectively while still providing a protective barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, powerful, and rooted in centuries of Nordic tradition, spruce resin salve remains one of the forest’s most time-honored skin remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-v-2f45b973=\"\"\u003eSea Hag's Mercantile is a women-owned business based in South Bend, WA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-v-2f45b973=\"\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-v-2f45b973=\"\"\u003e tallow, purified spruce resin, mango seed oil, calendula-infused olive oil, beeswax, Vitamin E, rosemary CO2 extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea Hags Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989890707696,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/1558\/2704\/files\/092189A6-048B-40E2-9640-1C44C4614DB2.jpg?v=1773782258","url":"https:\/\/apothecaryofshelton.com\/products\/spruce-resin-salve-by-sea-hags-mercantile-1oz","provider":"Apothecary of Shelton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}