How to Choose the Right Herbal Salve

At All Tree Roots, we believe plant medicine should be simple, effective, and intuitive.

But when you see four beautiful herbal salves—Calendula, Healer, Soother, and Yarrow—you might wonder: Which one is best for what I need right now?

This guide will walk you through when and why to reach for each salve, so you can feel confident choosing the one your body is asking for.

Calendula Salve

Best for:

• Dry, flaky, or cracked skin
• Eczema-prone areas
• Diaper rash
• Bug bites
• Gentle skin support for all ages
  

Why choose Calendula:

This salve is your skin’s everyday comfort balm. Calendula is a gentle but powerful anti-inflammatory flower that soothes irritation and promotes skin regeneration.

It's especially helpful for sensitive skin, rashes, chigger bites, and dry winter hands.

This salve is perfect for families, babies, and sensitive-skin care.
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Healer Salve

Best for:

• Minor cuts, scrapes, and wounds
  
• Kitchen burns or sunburns
  
• Rashes and hot skin
  
• Inflamed or broken skin needing repair
  

Why choose Healer:

Think of this as your natural first aid salve. It’s made with calendula, chamomile, and St. John’s Wort—herbs known to fight infection, calm inflammation, and encourage the skin’s healing response.

It’s a great herbal alternative to synthetic antibacterial ointments.

This salve is perfect for sunburns, camp kits, kitchen drawers, and on-the-go first aid.
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Soother Salve

Best for:

• Sore muscles
  
• Joint pain or arthritis
  
• Tension headaches
  
• Neck, shoulder, or back stiffness
  
• Post-workout recovery
  

Why choose Soother:

This salve goes deeper into the body. It combines arnica and St. John’s Wort to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain naturally.
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This salve is perfect for tired bodies, tense days, and those who carry stress in their muscles.

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Yarrow Salve

Best for:

• Fresh scrapes, small cuts, or minor bleeding
  
• Hemorrhoid relief
  
• Menstrual support (external application to the womb area)
  
• Irritated skin needing extra protection
  
• Outdoor adventures and emergency kits
  

Why choose Yarrow:

Yarrow is known as nature’s styptic—it slows bleeding and supports wound closure, making this salve a go-to for fresh cuts and scrapes. It’s also traditionally used for soothing hemorrhoids thanks to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

This balm offers both physical and energetic protection, crafted with organic yarrow flowers and beeswax to help seal and shield while the skin heals.

This salve is perfect for hikers, parents, postpartum care kits, bike bags, and energy-sensitive folks who need a little extra support.
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The Bottom Line

You can’t go wrong—each salve is made with 100% organic, plant-based ingredients and no fillers, synthetics, or toxins.

But choosing the right one helps you get the most from your herbal care.

‍Want more than one? Many customers keep all four on hand so they’re always ready with the right remedy.