Seasonal ~ Kw’enikwáy Wild Poplar Salve

KW'ENIKWÁY (kwa-in-i-kway) is the Squamish name for cottonwood (also known as poplar). The fragrant resin from the leaf buds of poplar has many properties for topical use. This salve blends wild harvested leaf buds with olive oil and beeswax to create a soothing treatment for muscle aches and minor skin irritations. Huy chexw a / thank you for supporting Skwalwen so that we can in turn support other Indigenous causes. Ingredients: Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Populus Trichocarpa (Poplar Bud), Cera Alba (Beeswax) Instructions: Rub on chest to support congestion relief. Use topically on muscle aches, small scrapes, and minor skin irritations.