While powdered herbal products are the foundation of Silver Lining Herbs, we do offer TWO great products that contain essential oils (along with other fun ingredients).
Equisalve
What can we say? This salve has been used for galls and wounds, as a repellant for gnats, helping regrow hair, and everything in between. We use three essential oils in the salve: Bergamot, Tea Tree, and Lavender. The other ingredients used in our salve are: Ostrich Oil, Beeswax and Powdered Comfrey Leaves.
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) is known to be an insect repellent as well as have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and sedative properties. Other properties include: analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, insecticide, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, vulnerary
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is widely known for its healing properties on the skin. It has strong antiviral and germicidal properties. Other properties include: analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, decongestant, deodorant, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal, immune stimulant, insecticide, vulnerary
Bergamot (Bergamot Citrus bergamia) is a fragrant fruit the size of an orange. While it is not best known for its juice, it is the main aroma component of Earl Grey tea. Properties include: analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary
Equine Oil
Originally designed to use on the acupressure points of EPM horses, we have come to realize this product is also great for use as a calming agent by applying inside of the nostrils. The carrier oil for the essential oils is fractionated Coconut Oil.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is known for its antimicrobial and digestive properties. Other properties include: Analgesic, anthelminthic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, tonic
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is traditionally used for skin ailments. Other properties include: Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, vulnerary
Lemon (Citrus medica limonum) is known to be great for the digestive system. Other properties include: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, sedative, vermifuge.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is regarded as one of the strongest antiseptic oils. It is useful in preventing infectious and contagious diseases. Other properties include: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is known to be one of the most valuable oils for treating the respiratory system. It also helps cool emotions and aids concentration. Other properties include: Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary.
Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) is an excellent antiseptic. It also helps stimulate digestion, restores appetite and relieves flatulence. Other properties include: Analgesic, antiaging, antibacterial, anticlotting, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiviral, carminative, expectorant, insecticide, stimulant.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is best known for its ability to help clear the head and aid the memory and mental strain. It also helps stimulate blood circulation. Other properties include: analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrisant, digestive, diuretic, hypertensive and rubefacient.
