Immune Balm

Shea butter (butyrospermum parkii)

Shea butter is the ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of the vitellaria tree (Vitellaria Paradoxa or Butyrospermum parkii), which is native to Africa, and more specifically the Sahel region. To obtain the butter, the nuts are dried and crushed before being roasted and pressed into a silk liquor. This is then whipped and kneaded in large pans until fat forms on top.

Key Properties:

• High in oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid that is highly compatible with our body's natural sebum. This allows the butter to be more easily absorbed into the skin. 

• Stearic acid, a skin-softening fatty acid acts as an emulsifier. Combined with the solid nature of the butter, this emulsifying property creates tight emulsions that leave no room for microbes to move and grow.

• High in vitamins A, E, and F, antioxidants that promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth.

HISTORY OF SHEA BUTTER

• Evidence shows that Shea butter has been commercially produced since at least the 14th Century.

• In Africa, both the oil and butter extracted from the nut are used as foods and as medicines.

• In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra is said to have used shea butter for skin and hair care as we are told that the butter was carried in large clay pots to her.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from Africa and ancient Egypt, including Shea Butter in our Immune Balm for the ultimate, luxurious texture, leaving you with long lasting moisture.

MCT coconut oil (cocos nucifera)

This incredibly versatile and stable oil is the perfect carrier oil for our food supplements as well as our topical oils. Medium chain triglycerides are a group of saturated fats, sourced from coconut oil. Our oil is a beautifully balanced blend of fatty acids known for their anti-microbial properties. Not only does it aid the absorption of CBD but MCT oil has been studied as an effective topical treatment for acne and other minor skin irritations.

Key Properties:

• Aids absorption of CBD
• Contains fatty acids that balance the body's microbiome
• Long lasting moisturiser

History of Coconut Oil

• History says that coconut was cultivated in India along the Malabar Coast much before the time of Christ.
• The Sanskrit based Indian Ayurvedic medicine from 1500BC has documented the use of coconut oil in virtually every area concerning the body, mind and spirit.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed ancient Sanskrit wisdom, using MCT Oil as the perfect carrier oil for our CBD + CBDA oils. It is also included in our Immune Balm, Topical Treatment Serum, Topical Treatment Oil, Immune Body Oil and our CBD Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil.

Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)

Fresh, sharp and cleansing, Tea Tree essential oil, steam distilled from the green leaves of the tree is great for naturally deep cleansing everything from congested skin to surfaces around the home.

Key Properties:

• Helps clear and relieve impurities
• Naturally supports a healthy immune response
• Antimicrobial

HISTORY OF TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL

• All in a name: The name Tea Tree derives from the expeditions of Captain Cook in 1770. When he reached Botany Bay in Australia, the crew boiled the highly fragrant leaves of the plant and made a spicy infusion in the place of tea.
• Ancient medicine: Centuries ago, the Aboriginals crushed the leaves of the Tea Tree and inhaled the essence as a cure to coughs, fevers, congestion and injuries.
• World War II: During WW2, producers of Tea Tree Oil were excluded from signing up to the army until there was enough of the ingredient to supply all soldiers’ first aid kits and hospitals.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed ancient wisdom, including tea tree essential oil in our Immune Range for potent support against all pathogens.

Eucalyptus (eucalyptus radiata)

Strong, fresh and pungent, Eucalyptus essential oil, steam distilled from the blue-green leaves of the plant is cleansing, invigorating and bracing for the mind and body, most commonly used to support respiration and relieve achy muscles.

Key Properties:

• Helps to clear coughs and congestion
• Revives tired, achy muscles
• Supports circulation

History of Eucalyptus

• An ancient remedy: The Australian Aborigines called Eucalyptus, ‘kino’, and was used as a cure-all remedy.
• A widespread medicine: It was initially suggested by a German botanist and explorer that the scent of the Eucalyptus tree might be an antiseptic.It was in 1855 that the French government sent Eucalyptus seeds to Algeria, which resulted in many infections being cleared up.
• World War I: Eucalyptus Essential Oil was in huge demand during WWI, thanks to its ability to control meningitis outbreaks and influenza.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from ancient times, including Eucalyptus Oil in our Immune Range benefitting skin, mind and health.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Fresh, green and potent, Rosemary essential oil, distilled from the young leaves and shoots of the herb is refreshing and stimulating for the mind, aiding concentration and improving memory, while it is also great for boosting circulation in the body.

Key Properties:

• Balancing
• Maintains focus
• Supports circulation

HISTORY OF ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL

• Always remember: with a rich history, rosemary oil has earned a place in spiritual practices and ceremonies as a symbol of remembrance. The ancient Egyptians honoured their loved ones by leaving sprigs of rosemary on coffins.
• A sacred herb: Burning rosemary is seen as highly symbolic. The ancient Greeks would burn dried rosemary as an offering to the gods.

  In fact, according to Dr Couic Marinier, “rosemary was seen as a ‘sacred herb’”.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from ancient Greece and Egypt, including Rosemary Essential Oil in our Immune Range benefitting mind and health.

Cinnamon bark (cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Once traded as currency, cinnamon is warming, spicy and stimulating.

The spice comes from the inner bark of a small evergreen tree. The bark is peeled and laid in the sun to dry, where it curls up into rolls known as cinnamon sticks. The essential oil is distilled from the leaf of the tree.

Key Properties:

• Supports a healthy immune response
• Supports your body's natural inflammatory processes
• Antioxidant

History of Cinnamon

• Cinnamon has been in use by humans for thousands of years—as early as 2,000 B.C.
• Egyptians employed it, as well as the related spice cassia, as a perfuming agent during the embalming process, and it was even mentioned in the Old Testament as an ingredient in anointing oil.
• Legend holds that the Roman emperor Nero burned as much as he could find of the precious spice on the funeral pyre of his second wife Poppaea Sabina in A.D. 65 to atone for his role in her death.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from our ancestors, including Cinnamon Oil in our Immune Range benefitting skin, mind and health.

Lemon (citrus limon)

Delicately sweet, yet crisp and zesty, Lemon essential oil, expressed from the peel of the fruit is uplifting and gently energising for the mind and purifying for the body as an effective immune support, leaving you feeling cleansed and content.

Key Properties:

• Supports and maintains a balanced mood
• Supports a healthy immune response
• Cleanses the air

History of Lemon Oil

• A quick fix: In the 14th century, English sailors in the Royal Navy discovered that drinking lemon juice every day helped to prevent scurvy, aching joints and other common ailments.
• A misnomer: According to Dr Couic Marinier, “although we talk of lemon ‘Essential Oil’, in reality, it is actually an ‘essence’”. Essences can often be referred to as Essential Oils. In this case, it’s because in order to obtain the Essential Oil we use the express and un-distilled zest, and by distilling the leaves, Lemon Essential Oil can be obtained from the small lemon grain.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed ancestral wisdom, including potent citrus essence in our Immune Range benefitting mind and health.

Clove bud (eugenia caryophyllus)

Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice, but they have also been used in traditional medicine. This beautiful flower bud, known for its use in winter dishes was important in the earliest spice trade and is believed to be indigenous to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia.

Key Properties:

• Purifying: With its potent antimicrobial properties, Clove Oil can help ward off bacteria and viruses. It is also antiparasitic.
• Soothing: Balances your body's natural inflammatory response. When used topically, Clove Essential Oil helps to reduce the appearance of redness, pigmentation and puffiness to leave your complexion deeply soothed and supple.
• Warming & Stimulating: Warming & Stimulating: Clove Essential Oil has a myriad of rejuvenating and stimulating properties, which, when applied to the skin, can help to improve your skin’s radiance. Whether you’re looking to - help reduce the first signs of ageing or just re-energise your complexion, Clove Oil will help to keep your skin looking radiant.

History of Cloves

• A symbol of birth: The unattached flower bud of clove used to symbolise birth.

  According to Dr Couic Marinier, “clove originates from the ancient Latin, “Eugenia Caryophyllus”, alluding to Saint Eugénie; the patron saint of midwives.”

• A Chinese remedy: Cloves have been well documented in Chinese history as early as 226 BC. The emperor at this time demanded that anyone wanting to speak to him chew on clove beforehand to eliminate bad breath.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from Emperors and Saints, including Clove Essential Oil in our Immune Range benefitting skin, mind and health.

Hemp Oil (cannabis sativa)

Hemp Oil is a lovely pure green colour. It is cold-pressed from Hemp seeds to ensure the maximum active benefits are retained.

Organic Hemp Oil is beneficial for all skin types because it has an extremely high percentage of essential fatty acids.

Key Properties:

• Rich in Omega-3 oils – a natural skin softener
• High Vitamin E content – natural antioxidant which helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles
• Balances the body's natural inflammatory response to aid in reducing redness and other visible signs of inflammation

History of Hemp Oil

• Cannabis Sativa is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history – evidence of likely use by humans as early as 12,000 years ago. It has been used for thousands of years for medical, spiritual and social purposes.

Spirit of Hemp have borrowed wisdom from ancient times, including Hemp Oil in our Immune Body Oil, Immune Balm, Immune Sanitiser, Topical Treatment Oil, Hair Elixir and Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil, benefitting skin, mind and all aspects of your health.