{"product_id":"makwa-medicine-balm-2oz-tin","title":"Makwa Medicine Balm 2oz tin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMakwa is Bear in anishinaabemowin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the heart of this balm is pure bear grease, a traditional medicine that has been valued by our people for generations. When many of us think of bear grease, we think of the old ways it has been used: for tired, overworked bodies \u0026amp; traditionally reached for when the muscles and joints were aching.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e  Makwa is wise and carries many teachings. Teachings of strength, protection and healing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBear is known for having an important relationship with the plant relatives. Makwa seeks out roots, berries, leaves and other plants from the land throughout its life. Within our teachings, this relationship reminds us that Makwa knows the way of the plants. Carrying a lifetime of relationship with the land and its medicines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e  That relationship between Makwa and the plants is what I wanted to honour in this balm. This bear grease balm is infused with four plant medicines:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e- Yarrow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e- Nettle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e- St. John’s Wort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e- White Willow Leaf\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e This blend combines herbs traditionally associated with bruised and hardworking tissues, joint tenderness, physical discomfort, and potential for supporting healing of damaged nerves (Hello, St John's Wort)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBear grease makes a beautiful carrier for these plants, bringing animal medicine and plant medicine together in one preparation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce the infusion is complete, I blend it with beeswax and Vitamin E and finish it with Black Spruce, Rosemary \u0026amp; Peppermint essential oils, giving the balm its earthy, cooling forest aroma and making it especially soothing for massage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e[Handcrafted in small batches using medicines wildcrafted from the land with respect \u0026amp; reciprocity, alongside botanicals lovingly grown in the Mashkawizii medicine garden, and\/or carefully selected dried herbs sourced from sustainable, trusted suppliers ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mashkawizii Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45655184179335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7470\/8615\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_62f295b6-9141-46d2-811c-3a9d38810e26.jpg?v=1787336891","url":"https:\/\/mashkawiziimedicinals.com\/products\/makwa-medicine-balm-2oz-tin","provider":"Mashkawizii Medicinals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}