Jewelweed & Plantain Salve

Let's spill the tea on Jewelweed & Plantain.

 

These two humble plants may look like ordinary weeds, but they've both earned a place in traditional herbalism.

 

Jewelweed, with its bright orange flowers and playful “touch-me-not” seed pods, is a classic woodland botanical.

Plantain is the familiar green plant often found growing in lawns, pathways, and fields. It's one of those easy-to-overlook plants with a surprisingly long history in traditional herbal preparations.

 

Together, they're a little reminder that some of the most interesting botanicals can be found growing right under our feet.

Two weeds? We prefer “wildcrafted treasures

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) and Plantain (Plantago major ) have something wonderful in common: both have long associations with traditional herbalism.

Jewelweed is a North American woodland native, recognizable by its vibrant orange flowers and fascinating seed pods. It is traditionally found a place in topical herbal preparations.

Plantain has an even broader history, with several species traditionally used across European and North American herbal traditions. Despite its humble appearance, this common plant has been valued by herbalists for generations.

For our Jewelweed & Plantain Salve, these botanicals are carefully infused into nourishing oils before being transformed into a rich, silky balm.

At Biggar.co, we love taking these familiar plants and giving them a place in modern botanical skincare while respecting the traditional knowledge and stories that came before us.

 

Two humble plants. Centuries of herbal tradition. One handcrafted salve

Warm a small amount of salve between your fingertips and apply to clean, dry skin. Massage gently until absorbed, allowing the nourishing botanical oils and butters to melt into the skin. Reapply as desired as part of your daily self-care ritual.

 

Allow the salve a moment to absorb before carrying on with your day. Replace the lid tightly and store your jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight