Compassionate Care for Sensitive Flare-Ups
Managing the discomfort of viral skin flare-ups requires a gentle yet potent approach. Lemon Balm and Self Heal Ointment is our specialized formulation designed to ease the intense sensations of burning, tingling, itching, and blistering often associated with the herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus (shingles).
 
This ointment represents a harmonious convergence of Eastern and Western herbal traditions. By reinforcing the cooling, toxin-clearing principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western herbs historically celebrated for their antiviral and soothing properties, we offer a comprehensive solution for those moments when your skin needs immediate, reliable support.
 
Dual-Action Herbal Support
We have carefully selected ingredients that target the specific symptoms of viral outbreaks, focusing on both immediate relief and underlying balance.
 
Why it works:
Soothes Sensation: Essential oils of Mint and Tea Tree provide an immediate cooling effect that helps quiet the burning and stinging sensation of an active flare-up.
Reduces Redness: Naturally occurring minerals like Potassium Alum (Ming Fan) and Calcium Sulfate (Shi Gao) are traditionally used to calm visible redness and reduce irritation.
Targeted Relief: Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) and Self Heal (Prunella Vulgaris) are cornerstone herbs in Western herbalism for addressing skin eruptions, working alongside TCM botanicals to support the healing process.
Nourishing Base: An Organic Shea Butter and Beeswax base ensures the application is smooth and protective, locking in the herbal therapeutics without irritating sensitive skin.
 
A Fusion of Herbal Traditions
In the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology, the symptoms addressed by this ointment are often viewed as "toxic heat" and "blood heat." This formula is crafted to cool the blood and clear toxic heat, utilizing powerful botanicals like Indigo (Qing Dai) and Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bai). These are seamlessly blended with Western allies like Lemon Balm, creating a cross-cultural remedy that respects the wisdom of both lineages.
 
How to Use
Timely application is key to managing flare-ups effectively.
Early Intervention: Apply to lips or affected areas at the very first sign of tingling or discomfort.
Consistent Care: Apply a thin coat 3-5 times per day to maintain coverage and soothing effects.
Note: This product is intended for external use; do not apply directly to genitals.
 
Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Aqua (Water), Houttuynia Cordata (Yu Xing Cao) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Prunella Vulgaris (Xia Ku Cao) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Gan Cao) Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Yu Jin) Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense (Huang Bai) Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Ma Chi Xian) Extract, Potassium Alum (Ming Fan), Indigofera Tinctoria (Qing Dai) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calcium Sulfate (Shi Gao), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Borneol (Bing Pian), Mentha Haplocalyx (Bo He Nao) Extract.
*Organic