This salve is sure to become your new favorite healing ointment.
 
Tallow is an excellent source of natural fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as fat-soluble activators, which are found in animal fats and promote skin health. Cod liver oil contains a rare, balanced supply of Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin D. Vitamin A is one of the most essential nutrients for wound healing and is “known for its ability to stimulate epithelial growth, fibroblasts, granulation tissue, angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, epithelialization, and fibroplasia.” (National Institutes of Health, NIH) Calendula oil is used in traditional medicine for healing herpes, burns, wounds, skin damage, scars, and more. Beeswax is moisturizing and creates a protective barrier. Frankincense, rosemary and peppermint essential oils all aid in wound healing. This is a healing powerhouse!
 
Apply upon injury, with each dressing change, and through the dry, scabbing, itchy stage of wound healing.