Tanners Creek Arnica Salve, Boo Boo Salve natural healing skin salves

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At Tanners Creek we make salves from natural botanical ingredients that are good for your skin. Herbal remedies have long been used in cultures worldwide. They are not considered drugs as we know them, rather part of the collective wisdom of generations of healers. The salves are hand crafted in small batches using no artificial preservatives, artificial color or petroleum derived products.

The synergy among the ingredients in both salves is what makes them so effective. Our salves are not FDA tested but we are continuously testing on friends, family and yes, pets. Our experience is that Golden Retrievers love having salves rubbed into their injuries but Dalmatians seem skeptical. Cats are reluctant members of the R&D team, while friends and offspring are eternally grateful. Each ingredient is chosen for its unique therapeutic quality, resulting in skin care products we’re sure you will use again and again.

For those who live and play with enthusiasm

arnica salve

2.5oz jar – $ 16.00

Arnica Salve is perfect for use on aching, overexerted muscles. It can reduce swelling, speed healing and help to dissipate bruises. Chiropractors and massage therapists often use it in conjunction with their therapy.

After a back injury in 1997 Betsy discovered that many products designed to treat strained and over exerted muscles contain petroleum products, alcohol or chemical preservatives. We decided to create a better, more holistic alternative which became our first product, Arnica Salve. It is a favorite of athletes, artists, gardeners, massage therapists, chiropractors, friends with aching backs and folks who live and play with enthusiasm. Arnica, St. John’s Wort and Comfrey flowers are steeped in warm high oleic safflower oil and then the infusion is filtered several times. Vitamin E and tea tree oil act as natural preservatives and then select essential oils are added. Beeswax is used to create a creamy consistency instead of petroleum derivatives. It contains no alcohol or water.

How To Use: Gently massage into affected areas as often as necessary. It should not be used on open wounds and should not be taken internally.

Arnica, Comfrey and St. John’s Wort flowers are infused in cold pressed safflower oil with later additions of Tea Tree oil and Vitamin E, beeswax and essential oils.

BEESWAX is used to create a creamy consistency, and Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.

ARNICA flowers are used extensively in European folk medicine. They are thought to improve local blood supply and speeds healing of bruises and over exerted muscles. Arnica is one of the best remedies for external local healing.

ST JOHN’S WORT flowers help relieve muscle cramping and act as an anti-inflammatory. In medieval Europe they were thought to repel evil, which we think of as an added bonus. St John’s Wort takes its name from the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who reputedly used them to treat wounds on the battlefield during the Crusades. It is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory remedy that speeds the healing of wounds, bruises and overexerted muscles.

COMFREY flowers speed healing of muscle, cartilage. Sometimes called “knitbone” because of its traditional use in mending bones. The impressive wound-healing properties of Comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin, a chemical that stimulates cell proliferation and therefore augments wound-healing both inside and out. Comfrey may be used externally to speed wound-healing and minimize scar tissue development.

TEA TREE OIL is native to Australia, a potent Aboriginal remedy. It has been used to treat a broad range of skin problems due to its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties.

EMU OIL is a biologically active natural oil used by many for pain and inflammation of injured tissues, muscles and joints, and to enhance the skin restoration. The unique triglyceride combination of the essential fatty acids in emu oil feed topical nutrition to the skin and tissues offering a natural boost to the body’s own ability to restore balance and wellness. In our salves it augments the healing and anti-inflammatory properties of the other ingredients.

VITAMIN E is used both as a preservative and because it helps eradicate free radicals from the skin.

For life’s little insults

booboo-salve

1.5oz jar – $ 10.00

Boo Boo Salve just might be the next best thing to a kiss from Mom. It may be the only first aid salve you will ever need.
It was formulated at the request of a chiropractor who wanted a first aid salve for his patients made from natural ingredients instead of the usual antibiotic ointments.
The formula we created is made from 7 flowers all known for their healing properties that are steeped in extra virgin olive oil with later additions of aloe, Vitamin E and essential oils to make you feel even better. It is an all around first aid salve.

How To Use: Make sure that any wound is well cleaned. Boo Boo Salve may be applied directly on broken skin, minor kitchen burns, sunburn, minor cuts, insect bites, dry and cracked skin, diaper rash, shingles, and hemorrhoids. Apply as often as needed.

Extra virgin olive oil, Calendula, Chickweed, Comfrey, Plantain, Chamomile flowers, Mullein leaves, Yarrow flowers, Aloe, Helichrysum, Rose Hip Seed oil, Carrot Seed oil, Tea Tree oil, Emu oil.

BEESWAX gives it it’s creamy consistency, and Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.

CALENDULA FLOWERS have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal qualities. They are #1 on our list for all manner of skin problems. They may be used safely for skin inflammation or injury as well as for cuts, bruising or strains. They can help slow-healing wounds and skin ulcers. They are ideal for first aid treatment of minor burns.

CHICKWEED is excellent for rashes. Chickweed is commonly used as an external remedy for cuts, wounds and especially for itching and irritation.

COMFREY FLOWERS speed healing of muscle, cartilage. Sometimes called “knitbone” because of its traditional use in mending bones. The impressive wound-healing properties of Comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin, a chemical that stimulates cell proliferation, augmenting wound-healing. Comfrey may be used externally to speed wound-healing and minimize scar tissue development.

PLANTAIN LEAVES encourage healing of cuts, burn and hemorrhoids.

CHAMOMILE FLOWERS have many medicinal uses. It is a part of Boo Boo Salve because of its effectiveness treating insect bites and eczema.

MULLEIN LEAVES & FLOWERS are astringent, anti-inflammatory and soothing.

YARROW FLOWERS. Achilles reputedly used yarrow to heal wounds and control bleeding, hence its botanical name, Achillea millefolium.

TEA TREE OIL is native to Australia, a potent Aboriginal remedy. It is used to treat a broad range of skin problems due to its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties.

EMU OIL is a biologically active natural oil used by many for pain and inflammation of injured tissues, muscles and joints, and to enhance the skin restoration. The unique triglyceride combination of the essential fatty acids in emu oil feed topical nutrition to the skin and tissues offering a natural boost to the body’s own ability to restore balance and wellness. In our salves it augments the healing and anti-inflammatory properties of the other ingredients.

ALOE is soothing and healing, especially on minor burns.

HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM is considered to be one of the “sacred” oils. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It helps to fade bruises and scars when used in combination with Rose Hip Seed oil.

ROSE HIP SEED OIL has extraordinary scar healing ability when blended with Helichrysum italicum.

VITAMIN E acts as a preservative and because it helps eradicate free radicals from the skin.

The Arnica Salves I've used over the years have been ok, but I didn't know any Arnica product could work as well as this one from Tanners Creek. I bruise very easily, am clumsy and have arthritis all over. This product is fabulous. When I opened the jar I noticed two things, natural smell and color. I've researched arnica and have found this product to be the most pure and effective. I use it when I expect a bruise to appear the second I can get to a jar.
Our family has shared it with all types of friends that would benefit from its use. My husband keeps BooBoo and Arnica in his shop and on his boats. Many of our friends are very active in sports and have reported that this Arnica we introduced them to has been great. This salve is potent and works. Finally, an arnica salve worth buying.
Jane, Virginia Beach
Since I retired from the military I have been been able to devote myself to gardening. The problem is that I have been plagued with fingertips that crack and take many weeks to heal. Antibiotic ointments didn't help. A friend gave me some Boo Boo Salve and that changed everything. My fingers heal quickly and I can keep doing what I love. The military needs this stuff!
Walt, Monterey, CA
I want to thank my wife as well as the genius *behind* Boo Boo salve. This product has motivated me to give a testimonial. I'm a 54 year old male, and I have suffered with hemorrhoids. There, I said it. I have tried every thing on the market, all the things off the market and then my wife handed me a jar of something called BooBoo.
I had little faith but let me tell you folks that feel my frustration. This salve calms the beast. It has many uses, but hemorrhoids is not on the label. So for all you sufferers, please enjoy my first testimonial and take this as a hot tip.
SES, Virginia Beach
Skin care is essential when going through chemotherapy. I used Boo Boo Salve to relieve my dry skin and soothe my scalp after losing my hair. I, also, used it on my face as a night treatment. Not only did the salve relieve my dry skin and irritation, I was able to keep my face moisturized with no breakouts.
I had more compliments on my skin when I was ON chemo than I did before chemo! I owe all of the compliments to Boo Boo Salve and (the oil you sent me....I don't know the name but would like to order more! Ha!). These products were a great discovery that I continue to use.
Katie, Bluffton, SC
I use Tanners Creek Arnica & Boo Boo Salve personally & professionally. As a massage therapist, I've sampled many products & highly recommend Arnica salve for aching muscles & bruises. Seeing bruises heal faster & minimizing soreness in aching muscles with the arnica salve is evidence of the high quality & potency of the ingredients. It is now essential in my deep tissue massages & I receive positive feedback from clients who use the salves. I love the combination of essential flowers in the Boo Boo salve & carry it in my first aid kit on kayaking expeditions. I've used the boo boo salve on blisters, to prevent dry cracking skin, & on minor sunburn. I can't say enough about the quality of these products. They are sold at an amazing price for the variety of healing herbs combined to create these remedies!
Stephanie Metzger, Hands on Healing Professionals, Asheville, NC
I wanted to let you know that I have used Boo Boo Salve on my cats. Sometimes they fight and scratch each other’s ears. The Boo boo Salve doesn’t sting them and if they lick some of it off, it’s nice to know that it’s natural and won’t hurt them. They heal up really quick when I use it!
I LOVE your Boo Boo Salve! I'm sure you could tell as evidenced by my repeated orders. You mentioned that Boo Boo Salve works on most everything and you weren't kidding! I put it on pretty much any injury I have. One of my favorite ways to use it is on sunburn. Not only does it soothe a sunburn, but it heals really FAST! It also works great to soothe and heal my hands in the winter when they are dry and cracked. This has always been a problem since I moved to the Syracuse area. Sometimes I put the Boo Boo Salve on at night with little cotton gloves and my hands feel so much better in the morning.

I have also given Boo Boo Salve to my friends, and some use it on their animals for cuts and scratches! So thank you so much and please keep brewing up the Salve.
Nancy, Syracuse, NY
I recently ordered more Boo Boo Salve from your site and noticed that you had posted information about using Boo Boo Salve as a nighttime moisturizer. As it happens, I ALREADY use it at night! I have been for almost three years now, ever since I got frustrated with winter redness and dryness and decided to give it at shot. Generally, I just take a little of it and smear it all over my face and neck and it really helps with winter skin. I use it all year now, because it also helps if I get too much sun on my face. Plus, I have had a friend comment on how nice and young looking my skin is! I steered her to your website!
Ruby in Camillus, NY
Thank you! I have a 6 and 8 year old and it is magic for mosquito bites and rashes! We love your product.
I just wanted to thank you for creating such a wonderful product. My husband and I are both avid athletes and periodically injure ourselves. The arnica salve works wonderfully in an extremely short period of time. Our muscles are very thankful and it keeps us working out.
Nicole - Syracuse, NY
I am a fairly active guy. Hiking, lacrosse, kayaking, biking, remodeling houses…they all on occasion end up with me having a boo boo. I reach for Boo Boo Salve and I get real relief whether it is a cut, a bruise or a sore muscle. I don’t go anywhere without it.
I also use it for my three dogs who have been known to play a little too rough! If you haven’t tried it, get some! Great stuff!!
Dan, Pittsburgh

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Arnica Salve

For those who live and play with enthusiasm

2.5oz jar – $ 16.00

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Boo Boo Salve

For life’s little insults

1.5oz jar – $ 10.00

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Welcome

Welcome!

Arnica Salve

For those who live and play with enthusiasm

2.5oz jar – $ 16.00

Ingredients

Boo Boo Salve

For life’s little insults

1.5oz jar – $ 10.00

Ingredients

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