{"product_id":"fire-balsam-nature-s-warming-cooling-balms","title":"Kootenay Woman Fire \u0026 Balsam | Wild-Harvested BC Herbal Balms — Warming \u0026 Cooling, 5 Options","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFire \u0026amp; Balsam – Nature’s Warming \u0026amp; Cooling Balms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild-Harvested Botanical Blends from British Columbia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo handcrafted balms. One warming, one cooling. Both rooted in the rhythms of the BC forest. \u003cstrong\u003eFire \u0026amp; Balsam\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by traditional herbal practices and made with wild-harvested \u003cstrong\u003esnowbrush (Ceanothus velutinus)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBalm of Gilead (Populus balsamifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e — gathered sustainably from BC forests and slow-infused with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“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.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Two Balms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Fire Balm – Warming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cozy, warming herbal salve — ideal for post-outdoor-adventure self-massage or an evening wind-down ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowbrush \u0026amp; Balm of Gilead\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wild-harvested BC botanicals with a rich history in traditional salve-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopaiba \u0026amp; Cayenne\u003c\/strong\u003e – Known in herbalism for their warming sensation on the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Spruce \u0026amp; Ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e – Grounding, invigorating forest botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Balsam Balm – Cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refreshing, cooling aromatic salve — perfect for an end-of-day ritual or post-activity recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint \u0026amp; Wintergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cooling herbs long valued for their refreshing feel and scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosehip Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e – A nourishing oil with a long history in skin-care preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e – Beloved aromatic herb included for its calming scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire Balm (Warming) – Single jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalsam Salve (Cooling) – Single jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire \u0026amp; Balsam Set – One of each (best value for trying both)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire \u0026amp; Fire – Pack of 2 warming (120ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalsam \u0026amp; Balsam – Pack of 2 cooling (120ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Wildcrafting Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-smell-of-spring-a-love-letter-to-cottonwood-buds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead: The Smell of Spring →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% of every purchase supports the Canadian Ancient Forest Alliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-glade-and-everything-that-lived-there\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead The Glade story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kootenay Woman","offers":[{"title":"Fire Balm (Warming)","offer_id":47559114260733,"sku":"47569117970674","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Balsam Salve (Cooling)","offer_id":47559114293501,"sku":"47569118003442","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fire \u0026 Balsam: Herbal Warming \u0026 Cooling Set","offer_id":47559114326269,"sku":"47569118036210","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fire \u0026 Fire: Pack of 2 Warming (120 ml)","offer_id":47559114359037,"sku":"47595559551218","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Balsam \u0026 Balsam: Pack of 2 Cooling (120ml)","offer_id":47559114391805,"sku":"47595559583986","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1590\/3150\/files\/fire-balsam-natures-warming-cooling-balms-6105242.jpg?v=1779393890","url":"https:\/\/lovelocalproducts.com\/products\/fire-balsam-nature-s-warming-cooling-balms","provider":"Love Local Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}