Inspired by Angitia, a Mountain Herbalist from Abruzzo who lived in pre-roman times—this ointment is made with Olive, Jojoba, and Shea butter infused with whole calendula and helichrysum, two plants that proliferate in the mountains Angitia once lived. These two are incredible supports to our skin–providing fatty acids, natural emollients, modulating inflammation, and quite literally acting as a balm to tired, dry, or reactive skin. The enchanting scent it carries from the house distilled Fiori di Sicilia essential oil blend has been a long time in the making. Fiori di Sicilia is a coveted and infamous essential oil blend, who’s commercially produced varieties are most often used in baking and which evoke the essence of Sicilian confections. Translating to “Flowers of Sicily,” Fiori is the scent and flavor of Spring—an ethereal mix of citrus and vanilla with the aroma of a field of wildflowers. I have been slowly distilling, accumulating, and blending the essential oils of each of the components since 2019! I am very proud of the resulting scent and am thrilled to be able to include it in this balm, as an added layer of aromatic medicine that is bewitching and affirming of our place in the world. Angitia’s balm is loaded with plants to penetrate beneath the surface for deep support while maintaining a protective barrier between us and the harsh realities we have to face.

2 oz. metal tin

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Ingredients (all organic / grown in house) Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Helichrysum (Helichrysum Italicum), Small batch Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Unrefined Shea Butter, house distilled Fiori di Sicilia essential oil, Local wildflower beeswax

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