Spruce Resin Salve by Sea Hag's Mercantile 1oz

An 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.

Rich 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.

Traditionally, spruce resin salve has been used to help care for:

• Minor cuts and scrapes
• Splinters and irritated skin
• Burns and abrasions
• Cracked hands and heels
• Insect bites and minor skin infections

This 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.

Simple, powerful, and rooted in centuries of Nordic tradition, spruce resin salve remains one of the forest’s most time-honored skin remedies.

Sea Hag's Mercantile is a women-owned business based in South Bend, WA.

Ingredients: tallow, purified spruce resin, mango seed oil, calendula-infused olive oil, beeswax, Vitamin E, rosemary CO2 extract