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Kootenay Woman Fire & Balsam | Wild-Harvested BC Herbal Balms — Warming & Cooling, 5 Options
Fire & Balsam – Nature’s Warming & Cooling Balms
Wild-Harvested Botanical Blends from British Columbia
Two handcrafted balms. One warming, one cooling. Both rooted in the rhythms of the BC forest. Fire & Balsam is inspired by traditional herbal practices and made with wild-harvested snowbrush (Ceanothus velutinus) and Balm of Gilead (Populus balsamifera) — gathered sustainably from BC forests and slow-infused with care.
“I’m Sarah, and the Balm of Gilead oil in both of these salves comes from cottonwood buds I gathered from windfall trees along Kootenay riverbanks. The forest gives generously when we listen. Every batch is made by hand in my Fruitvale kitchen, honouring what The Glade taught me about taking only what we need.”
The Two Balms
🔥 Fire Balm – Warming
A cozy, warming herbal salve — ideal for post-outdoor-adventure self-massage or an evening wind-down ritual.
Ingredients: Organic olive oil (slow-infused with wildcrafted BC snowbrush for 12 weeks), beeswax, grass-fed tallow, wildcrafted BC Balm of Gilead (poplar bud infused oil), copaiba resin, cayenne-infused olive oil, essential oils of black spruce, ginger, and juniper.
- Snowbrush & Balm of Gilead – Wild-harvested BC botanicals with a rich history in traditional salve-making
- Copaiba & Cayenne – Known in herbalism for their warming sensation on the skin
- Black Spruce & Ginger – Grounding, invigorating forest botanicals
🌿 Balsam Balm – Cooling
A refreshing, cooling aromatic salve — perfect for an end-of-day ritual or post-activity recovery.
Ingredients: Organic olive oil (slow-infused with wildcrafted BC snowbrush), shea butter, beeswax, wildcrafted BC Balm of Gilead (poplar bud infused oil), rosehip seed oil, essential oils of peppermint, wintergreen, and lavender.
- Peppermint & Wintergreen – Cooling herbs long valued for their refreshing feel and scent
- Rosehip Seed Oil – A nourishing oil with a long history in skin-care preparations
- Lavender – Beloved aromatic herb included for its calming scent
Available Options
- Fire Balm (Warming) – Single jar
- Balsam Salve (Cooling) – Single jar
- Fire & Balsam Set – One of each (best value for trying both)
- Fire & Fire – Pack of 2 warming (120ml)
- Balsam & Balsam – Pack of 2 cooling (120ml)
Our Wildcrafting Philosophy
These balms are made with deep respect for traditional herbal knowledge and the land. Snowbrush and Balm of Gilead are sustainably gathered from BC forests — never from living trees. Oils are slow-infused with patience to honour the plants. Read: The Smell of Spring →
10% of every purchase supports the Canadian Ancient Forest Alliance. Read The Glade story →
Disclaimer: These balms are traditional herbal body-care preparations for topical use only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always perform a patch test before full application.
