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🌿 As We Grow With…
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🌿 As We Grow With…
🌿 Why We Grow These Plants for Our Balm
We grow mullein, peppermint, and plantain with purpose — because these plants are powerful, affordable, and accessible for anyone. Each one brings its own healing energy, and when combined, they create a natural balm that supports everyday aches, skin health, and deeper wellness. By growing these herbs ourselves, we ensure purity, quality, and a connection to the plants that help us. This is part of our commitment to health and wellness that does not depend on your bank account — real, simple, natural support grown with love and intention.
🌿 Combined Benefits of Mullein + Peppermint + Plantain Balm
Peppermint provides a cooling, numbing effect that reduces muscle and joint pain
Mullein relaxes tight or inflamed tissues, especially around joints
Plantain calms irritated or inflamed skin and supports tissue healing
Great for:
Arthritic hands
Sore knees
Back and shoulder tension
Muscle strain after physical work
Inflamed nerve pathways
All three herbs contain compounds that reduce swelling:
Plantain lowers heat, redness, and swelling
Mullein soothes deep tissue inflammation
Peppermint reduces flare-ups and tension
This makes the balm excellent for:
After a fall or strain
Chronic inflammation
Swelling around joints
Overworked muscles
Plantain is one of the most underrated skin-healing herbs.
Together, these herbs help with:
Cuts & minor wounds
Cracked skin
Dry patches
Itchy or irritated spots
Insect bites
Burns
Rashes
Plantain draws out irritation, mullein soothes, and peppermint cools.
This combination makes an amazing chest balm for people:
Peppermint opens airways
Mullein is one of the best herbs for lungs, congestion, coughs
Plantain helps calm coughing and irritation
Rubbing the balm on the chest or back can:
Ease breathing
Reduce chest tightness
Support sinus and lung health
(NOTE: this chest-rub version is for people, not pets.)
Peppermint brings a fast cooling effect, while mullein and plantain calm and soothe.
Helpful for:
Overheated skin
Sunburn
Sore tired feet
Swollen joints
Hot spots for people (not pets)
The combination gives a balanced balm that can be used for:
Strained muscles
Knee/hip/back soreness
Stiff neck
Tension headaches (apply to temples)
Foot pain
Bruises
Plantain supports the skin, mullein supports deep tissues, and peppermint provides immediate relief.
This trio makes a great natural first-aid balm:
Plantain → draws out irritation
Peppermint → reduces pain
Mullein → soothes and regenerates
Use for:
Bug bites
Bee stings
Scratches
Minor burns
Dry or irritated skin patches
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