OUR PHILOSOPHY
Why Ingredients Matter
We believe quality begins long before a product is made. Because of that, we seek ingredients that are responsibly sourced, thoughtfully grown, and selected with care. While botanical preparations have been valued for generations, we believe every good gift ultimately comes from the Father who created them. Our goal is simple: create products with ingredients we would confidently use for our own families.
Throughout history, herbalists carefully observed the plants around them, noting which botanicals were consistently incorporated into preparations intended for discomfort, strain, recovery, skin care, and physical well-being. The herbs we choose are not random additions to a formula; they are plants that earned a place in traditional herbalism through generations of observation and use.
OUR INGREDIENTS
Thoughtfully Chosen.
Carefully Sourced.
Every ingredient used in Abide Botanicals products is selected with intention, stewardship, and a deep appreciation for God's creation. From herb-infused oils to nourishing botanical butters, each ingredient plays a unique role in the products we create.
Featured Botanicals
Comfrey
A time-honored medicinal herb with a long history in traditional European herbalism. Comfrey root has been particularly valued in topical herbal preparations and serves as one of the foundational botanicals in our formulations.
Calendula
Known for its vibrant golden blossoms, calendula has been cherished in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Its beauty and longstanding place in botanical preparations make it a treasured ingredient at Abide Botanicals.
Yarrow
A familiar wildflower with a remarkable history in traditional herbal medicine. For generations, yarrow has been included in a wide variety of botanical preparations and remains one of the most respected herbs in Western herbal traditions.
COMFREY
Symphytum officinale
A Plant With a Long History
Comfrey is a perennial herb in the borage family, native to Europe and recognizable by its broad, textured leaves, bristled stems, and clusters of drooping bell-shaped flowers. Long before modern pharmacology, herbalists studied and used plants like comfrey as part of their everyday medicinal practices. Its unique chemistry, combined with its long history of use, has made comfrey one of the most recognized botanicals in traditional herbalism.
Why We Use It
Comfrey has long been included in traditional topical herbal preparations and was often applied to areas of physical strain and discomfort. Sometimes referred to as ‘knitbone’, the plant contains many naturally occurring compounds such as allantoin, which is associated with supporting tissue repair, as well as mucilage and rosmarinic acid —compounds that have contributed to its longstanding reputation among herbalists.
At Abide Botanicals, we believe that history is worth preserving—not as a promise of what a modern product can do, but as part of the larger story of how people have learned from and worked with God's creation.
How We Prepare It
We use dried comfrey root to make a slow botanical infusion in organic olive oil. This infusion becomes part of the botanical foundation of the salves and balms we create.
CALENDULA
Calendula officinalis
A Plant With a Long History
Calendula is a flowering herb in the daisy family, recognized by its vibrant golden-orange blossoms and long blooming season. Native to the Mediterranean region, it has been cultivated in gardens and apothecaries for centuries and remains one of the most widely recognized herbs in traditional Western herbalism.
Why We Use It
For generations, herbalists incorporated calendula flowers into oils, salves, and botanical preparations intended to care for the skin. The flowers contain naturally occurring compounds including flavonoids, triterpenes, carotenoids, and aromatic constituents, which have contributed to calendula's enduring place in traditional herbal practice.
At Abide Botanicals, we value calendula not only for its rich history but also for the example it provides of careful observation passed from one generation to the next. Its longstanding role in herbal preparations and its bright, cheerful blossoms make it one of our favorite botanicals to work with.
How We Prepare It
We slowly infuse dried calendula flowers into organic olive oil. The resulting golden infusion becomes part of the botanical foundation of our salves and other preparations.
YARROW
Achillea millefolium
A Plant With a Long History
Yarrow is a hardy flowering herb recognized by its delicate, feathery leaves and clusters of tiny white blossoms. Native to Europe and Asia, it can now be found growing throughout much of North America—perhaps even in your own backyard. For centuries, yarrow has held a respected place in traditional herbal medicine, becoming one of the most widely used and valued herbs in the traditional herbalist's toolkit.
Why We Use It
Yarrow contains a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils, and sesquiterpene lactones. These constituents have contributed to the plant's enduring reputation within traditional herbal medicine and its historical association with topical preparations intended for minor skin irritations and everyday botanical care. Sometimes referred to as "The Soldier's Herb," yarrow has been valued by herbalists for generations and remains one of the most recognizable plants in Western herbal traditions.
At Abide Botanicals, yarrow represents more than an ingredient. It is a reminder that people have spent centuries observing, learning from, and stewarding the plants around them. We value that tradition and seek to honor it through thoughtful formulation and responsible preparation. We believe that studying creation can lead us to a greater appreciation of its Creator, and yarrow is one of many plants that inspires that sense of wonder.
How We Prepare It
We slowly infuse dried yarrow into organic olive oil using a traditional herbal infusion process. This infusion becomes part of the botanical foundation of the salves and balms we create.
A Note About Traditional Herbalism
Many of the botanicals we use have a long history of traditional medicinal use. We value that history and believe it is worth preserving and studying. At the same time, we believe responsible herbalism requires honesty about the distinction between traditional use and modern product claims.
Our products are intended for external use only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Supporting Botanicals
Arnica
Arnica montana
Arnica is a flowering herb native to the mountainous regions of Europe and has long been included in traditional topical herbal preparations. For generations, herbalists incorporated arnica into oils, salves, and liniments intended for areas of physical exertion and everyday discomfort. At Abide Botanicals, we appreciate arnica for its rich herbal history and its longstanding place in traditional botanical care.
Black Cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa
Black cohosh is a woodland perennial recognized for its distinctive dark rhizome and tall, fragrant flower spikes, with a long history of traditional herbal use in eastern North America. Historically, herbalists valued the plant’s root and rhizome for their inclusion in preparations intended to support comfort and physical well-being. Black cohosh contains naturally occurring compounds, including triterpene glycosides and phenolic constituents, contributing to its longstanding place in herbal tradition. At Abide Botanicals, we include black cohosh root as part of our commitment to honoring time-tested herbal traditions and thoughtfully crafted botanical preparations.
Frankincense
Boswellia spp.
Derived from the resin of Boswellia trees, frankincense has been treasured for thousands of years in both spiritual and herbal traditions. Known to many as one of the gifts brought to Christ at His birth, frankincense also holds a longstanding place in traditional herbal practice, where it was incorporated into preparations intended to promote comfort and physical well-being. At Abide Botanicals, we value frankincense for both its rich historical significance and its enduring place within the herbal traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Ginger Root
Zingiber officinale
Ginger is a tropical plant recognized for its aromatic root and centuries of use in traditional herbal medicine around the world. Historically, herbalists valued ginger not only for its warming nature but also for its role in preparations intended to support comfort, circulation, and physical well-being. Rich in naturally occurring compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, ginger remains one of the most widely respected botanicals in traditional herbal practice. At Abide Botanicals, we include ginger as part of our commitment to honoring time-tested herbal traditions and thoughtfully crafted botanical preparations.
Foundation of Our Formulas
A closer look at the oils, butters, waxes, and essential oils that support our botanical infusions.
Supporting Ingredients
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Olive Oil
Our primary infusion oil has been used in herbal preparations for centuries. It serves as the foundation for many of our botanical infusions because of its ability to extract oil-soluble plant constituents.
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Coconut Oil
A traditional oil used in countless topical preparations for generations and remains one of the most widely recognized botanical oils in the world. We include it for the smooth application, stability, and gentle consistency it brings to our salves, allowing our infused herbs to be applied comfortably and evenly
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Borage Seed Oil
Valued for its exceptionally high concentration of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a naturally occurring omega-6 fatty acid, creating a very unique and complementary botanical profile.
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Shea Butter
A rich botanical butter derived from the nut of the shea tree. We include shea butter for its luxurious texture and moisturizing properties, making it a longstanding component in skin preparations.
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Jojoba Oil
Technically, a liquid wax that closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum and imparts a smooth, lightweight yet stable feel to our formulations.
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Beeswax
Provides structure, consistency, and durability to the finished salve while helping create a protective barrier on the skin.
Essential Oils & Aromatics
Selected not merely for fragrance, but for their rich history in traditional herbalism, as well as their place within biblical and historical traditions, and the character they bring to our formulations.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Boswellia carterii
Frankincense has been treasured for thousands of years in both biblical and herbal traditions. Beyond being one of the gifts presented to Christ at His birth, it has long been incorporated into traditional botanical preparations intended to support comfort and physical well-being. We include frankincense for both its rich heritage and the role it has played throughout herbal history.
Myrrh Essential Oil
Commiphora myrrha
Like frankincense, myrrh occupies a unique place in both Scripture and traditional herbalism. Valued for centuries and frequently incorporated into botanical preparations, it remains one of the most historically significant resins in the world. We include myrrh for its enduring legacy and its connection to both faith and herbal tradition.
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum italicum
Helichrysum has earned a respected place in traditional herbal practice and has long been valued in botanical preparations intended for physical care and recovery. We appreciate both its rich herbal history and the depth it brings to our formulations.
Cypress Essential Oil
Cupressus sempervirens
For generations, cypress has been incorporated into traditional herbal preparations and valued for its distinctive botanical profile. We include it in our thoughtfully selected blend of aromatics because we feel it complements our herbal infusions and supports the overall character of the formula.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender has been one of the most widely used herbs in traditional botanical care for centuries. Its longstanding place in herbal preparations, combined with its familiar floral character, has made it one of the most beloved botanicals in herbal history.
Honoring Tradition
The herbs, oils, and resins featured on this page have rich histories that span generations, cultures, and traditions. We share that history because it helps explain why these ingredients have been valued and preserved for so long.
Our goal is not to make medical claims, but to thoughtfully steward the gifts of God's creation while remaining honest about the traditions that have shaped herbal practice throughout history.
Abide Botanicals products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.