Sunday, February 27, 2011

February Blog Hop! See What's Green!


My Unique Women in Business Networking Group is sponsoring a February blog hop with the theme "Something Green." Green is my favorite color and I can't wait to check out everyone's items.



For this blog post I would like to show off my fresh batch of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Pain Relief Balm. It's of lovely green, but you still might get a pinch if you wear only that on St. Patrick's Day. Whenever I make this salve I use herbs that are fresh from my garden, so depending on the time of year the base herbal infused will be different. The essential oils that I use in the salve are the same from batch to batc
h. This batch of salve was infused with Rosemary trimmings from my large potted Christmas tree, and the Rosemary is what gives this batch the lovely green color.
Look how intense this Rosemary is up close under our microscope.


In addition to the fresh Rosemary, I also added whole cracked dry black pepper. With added essential oils of Eucalytpus, Lemongrass, Lavender, Myrrh, Ginger, Sweet Birch, and Frankincense, this warming balm gives fabulous relief for aches and pains, especially pains that are worse during cold weather.



You can find this salve for sale in my Etsy shop:


Be sure to check out the other blog participants in the Green Blog hop. Maybe you will find something there that will save you a pinch on St. Patrick's Day.


You can find the Unique Women in Business Etsy Team also at:

Frog photo by Brian Gratwicke.

15 comments:

Momma Goddess Treasures said...

I love the name of this balm and it sounds so lush . . . I'm ordering some for our cold winters here in Colorado.

Trudy
www.mommagoddess.etsy.com

Bella Linda Designs said...

Cory, you're so naturally green. You shop is lovely and I enjoyed very much your rosemary based balm. Warming sound nice right about now, no matter where we live!

www.bellalindadesigns.net

Audrey said...

Wonderful post Cory.
I wish I had smellivision...or would that be smellimonitor..LOL.
I love your products and how much you put into keeping everything you make pure and organic!

XXO
AudreyGardenLady

Anonymous said...

I can feel the balm working all the way up here in cold, snowy, chilly, forever winter Minnesota! Great photos and fabulous description!

Audrey said...

Having one of those days...
forgot to leave these...

XXO
Audrey
http://AudreyGardenLady.etsy.com
http://AudreyGardenLady.artfire.com
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Unknown said...

Cory, You are so knowledgeable In this field! I am in awe!!! You have convinced me...I need to purchase this! Thanks for sharing a little about your world! I want to learn more...

Karen
http://www.jmjcreations.etsy.com

Harvest Moon by Hand said...

Sounds like a great combination of essential oils. It must smell wonderful! This would have been perfect for my daughter tonight (her leg hurt a lot and we didn't have anything for it while we were in the car).

Robin Pedrero said...

Ohh you are the coolest! And so GREEN all the time!!
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Nancy Pace Art said...

I am so a fan of you:) Herbals and organics what could be better?

Judy said...

Natural herbs in such a wonderfully named balm--I could use some tonight after a day of hard labor in the garden!

--Judy
www.WellspringCreations.blogspot.com

SewDanish-Scandinavian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies said...

Lovely blogpost. Very interesting!
Would love to smell it. The combination of ingredients sounds fantastic.
Birgitte

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Honey from the Bee said...

Your shop is all about being green and supporting nature - as where would you be without your herbs?! Love this one and am imagining the scent!

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Life Is A Lark said...

LOVE your shop and all of your wonderful products. You are so generous with your knowledge and I always want to learn more after reading your postings about herbs and treatment.
Bridget
www.japip.com

Unknown said...

This blog post is HOT!
Your Tiger Balm sounds wonderful... Audrey is right, too bad we don't have smellavision!

Linda :)
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http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com

Robin said...

I have never used anything like this before and now I am intrigued.
Robin
http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.com