Bam Gilley Salve (Balm of Gilead)

$12.00

In Appalachian folk tradition, Bam Gilley is what happens when a place develops its own name for something so useful it becomes legend. Balm of Gilead has been called the panacea of the mountains, and for good reason. The sticky, resinous buds of the balsam poplar tree carry a remarkable concentration of plant compounds that have been used for generations to soothe, heal, and protect skin.

This salve is made from three ingredients: balsam poplar buds, beeswax, and jojoba oil. That's it. No fragrance, no filler. The buds are processed by hand and the result is this deep golden balm that goes to work on dry skin, chapped lips, rough hands, minor cuts, and anything else that needs a little tending.

It is unscented, though the buds themselves carry a faint, resinous warmth that smells like early spring in the mountains. If you know, you know.

Handmade in small batches in Knoxville, TN. We have improved this product and it now comes in a 2-ounce amber glass container instead of the tin pictured.

In Appalachian folk tradition, Bam Gilley is what happens when a place develops its own name for something so useful it becomes legend. Balm of Gilead has been called the panacea of the mountains, and for good reason. The sticky, resinous buds of the balsam poplar tree carry a remarkable concentration of plant compounds that have been used for generations to soothe, heal, and protect skin.

This salve is made from three ingredients: balsam poplar buds, beeswax, and jojoba oil. That's it. No fragrance, no filler. The buds are processed by hand and the result is this deep golden balm that goes to work on dry skin, chapped lips, rough hands, minor cuts, and anything else that needs a little tending.

It is unscented, though the buds themselves carry a faint, resinous warmth that smells like early spring in the mountains. If you know, you know.

Handmade in small batches in Knoxville, TN. We have improved this product and it now comes in a 2-ounce amber glass container instead of the tin pictured.