Beautiful Boundaries balm

A quiet, powerful hug from the land, ancestors, and some seriously boundary-savvy plants. Beautiful Boundaries Balm is here for the moments you need to remember how strong—and how beautiful—your boundaries can be. It’s perfect for when you’re alone, feeling overwhelmed, hurt, sad, or confused, or preparing for a conversation or event where your limits might be tested.

This balm is crafted with Whidbey Island wild rose petals and buds, stinging nettles, yarrow (wild and cultivated), windfall western red cedar, usnea lichen, and Hawthorn berries, all slow-infused in olive oil for weeks or months, then blended with local beeswax. A sprinkling of dried rose petals, yarrow, and usnea on top, plus a touch of rose absolute, makes each jar a little ritual in itself. These plants are wise friends: rose opens and softens your heart, yarrow shields and steadies, stinging nettles remind you of your strength, cedar and usnea bring grounding clarity, and hawthorn offers gentle support for the heart and emotions.

Use this balm when you’re worried, emotionally hurt, sad, confused, overwhelmed, or inspired to quietly support a trusted friend. Let the plants and ancestors guide you—they’re here to help, but remember: this balm is for moments of pause and care, not a substitute for human connection. Keep it close for yourself or gift it to only those whom you love and trust, for others may take the meaning the wrong way.

Use: Warm a little balm in your palms, breathe in the plants, and notice your hands, your body, and your choices. Open and close your fists, stretch, cry, scream, dance, or move in whatever way your body asks. Rub balm into your wrists, neck, or wherever tension collects. Share your feelings with someone, something, or anywhere you can safely release and receive support. Repeat as needed, and when you’re ready, affirm: “I’m okay. I’ve got this.” 

Ingredients:  Whidbey grown or ethically wild-harvested rose petals, stinging nettles, yarrow, western red cedar, usnea lichen, and Hawthorn berries infused in olive oil, beeswax, and rose absolute essential oil.

Size and packaging: 2oz, metal screw-top tin. 

Medical Disclaimer: It's believed that cedar can have a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and possibly the uterus, so your doctor may advise against using this during pregnancy (JJ Purcell, The Herbal Apothecary). The information on this page is for general reference for further exploration and study. It is not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice. See the Medical Disclaimer page of this website for more details. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.