Healing salves are indeed the balm of life. Salves can relieve and reduce pain. They can soothe burns, bruises and sprains. CBD and THC salves have made their way into the mainstream and people tout their results, enough so to make it a $1-billion business.
“According to BDSA Analytics, a leader in cannabinoid business intelligence, the company is projecting U.S. consumer sales of CBD products to reach $20 billion by 2024. Whether you use CBD or THC salve really depends on what you are treating. CBD is really great for inflammation, joint pain and muscle soreness,” says Jordan Massa, co-owner of the LA-based cannabis consulting company, Doja.
“I did a lot of research, read a lot of books and studied. I would visit the herb shop and spend time smelling the giant jars of herbs. I wanted to know what were the most potent anti-inflammatory herbs that could combat cancer, inflammation and pain.” –Laura Green
Laura Green is one person who is creating healing CBD salves. Green is one of those beautiful souls you meet along the journey who is kind, compassionate and full of love. She first decided to create a salve for her mother, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was suffering with enormous pain.
“It really helped my mom and actually started reducing her need for pain meds,” says Green, who started making CBD salves for other family members and friends. “My dad played golf and had a lot of low-back pain. Friends started saying that it really helped their pain.”
Making the salve involved some exploration into the ingredients and healing components. Green uses organic herbs from Truckee Meadow Herbs in Reno, Nev.
“I did a lot of research, read a lot of books and studied. I would visit the herb shop and spend time smelling the giant jars of herbs. I wanted to know what were the most potent anti-inflammatory herbs that could combat cancer, inflammation and pain,” says Green, who procures her CBD flour from Sierra Valley Farms in Beckwourth.
In addition to the CBD flour, her formula includes herbs such as arnica, calendula, white willow bark, St John’s wort and cat’s claw, along with essential oils. Green looked to mother nature to help create the recipe for her salve.
“I use a solar infusion process. I put it in a jar and let it sit. I usually start on a full moon. I soak all the herbs in the sunlight for one to two full lunar cycles. It’s sacred to me. It’s connected with the Earth and the elements. I shake it up every once in a while and let the colors change. I think the solar infusion creates additional medicinal benefits, as opposed to most salves that are highly extracted, highly processed and heated. I think that’s why people have felt the benefits from this because it’s infused with nature,” says Green.
She named the CBD salve Honor Miracle Salve in honor of her mother, who passed away.
“She called it a miracle salve,” says Green.
The salve itself has a wonderful aroma and goes on smooth, blending into the skin as if the body is drinking in all of the lovely ingredients the product is made with. I tried the salve for a knee injury and felt like it helped ease my pain.
In addition to her CBD Honor Miracle Salve business, Green is a massage therapist, Acro Yoga teacher and facilitates wellness retreats around the world. Her love of healing and the holistic path has led her to a life of service. Green’s Wellness Playground Retreats were created to encourage participants to find joy through movement and play. Honor Miracle Salve is an extension of Green’s offerings to the world. Her brand’s mantra is: “Honor yourself, honor others, honor the planet,” which is written across each jar.
Honor Miracle Salve can be purchased online and at Riverside Studios, Dark Horse Coffee Shop and Zenergy Massage and Wellness, all in Truckee. | honorsalve.com
