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Poplar Buds, Whole, 1 oz (Populus candicans)
Wild Harvested

Poplar Buds, Whole, 1 oz (Populus candicans)

$3.90
  • Item Number: 033W1

Make Your Own Soothing Skin & Joint Care Balm

  • Soothes minor skin irritations
  • Joint discomfort
  • Cuts & burns

The dictionary defines “balm” as a fragrant oil or ointment that soothes or comforts. Such is definitely the case of the aromatic Balm of Gilead buds. They’re traditionally made into a soothing salve or herbal oil for minor skin irritations and joint discomfort.

The buds of the Poplar tree have been providing soothing relief for over 2,000 years, and now we know why. Modern research reveals the buds contain salicin, the natural compound later synthesized into aspirin!

ALSO KNOWN AS: American Balm of Gilead, Balsam Poplar, Poplar Buds. Populus candicans is used interchangeably with Populus gemma, Populus balsamifer, Populus tacamahaca, and other Populus species.

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Common use:

Herbal skin salve; soothes skin, muscle and joint discomfort. NOTE: If you are hypersensitive to aspirin or other salicylates, you may experience an allergy to Poplar buds. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE.

Suggested directions:

To make a skin care oil: Add approximately 1-2 tablespoons of buds to 2 cups of Olive Oil; simmer on low heat for 2 or 3 hours. Strain and add the infused oil to 1 ˝ oz of Beeswax (can adjust to preference).

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Certificates of Analysis

Locate the Lot Number on your package, then click the corresponding Lot Number below to view the Certificate of Analysis for that item. The top line displays the Certificate for the lot currently available from inventory. Other lots below top line are no longer available.

PHC Lot Number Product Name Botanical Name Country of Origin
19324AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Romania
18317AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Hungary
17275AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Romania
16309AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Romania
16236AG Balm of Gilead Buds Hungary
15288AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus nigra L. Romania
15173AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus nigra Romania
14356AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Hungary
14076AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Hungary
13205AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populi Gemmae Romania
12152AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populi Gemmae Hungary
11266AG Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Hungary
OR121404 Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans USA
OR061104 Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans USA
HB120500 Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans Hungary
CC041097 Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans
SF082295 Balm of Gilead Buds Populus candicans
$3.90
  • Item Number: 033W1

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