bear fat as medicine has been used by many indigenous cultures for centuries in asia, siberia, north america & many other places where bears once roamed. its proteins, vitamins, minerals and fats are easily assimilated into the muscles and tissues of our human bodies.

bear fat is considered anti-inflammatory, and is said to help the body adapt to stress, soothe aches and pains, strengthen the reproductive organs, help clear the body of toxins, heal scars, help with exhaustion and rehabilitation after chemotherapy, respiratory infections and diseases. it is used in the taiga to heal and disinfect wounds.

spruce pitch is anti-microbial, anti-fungal, an antiseptic and an analgesic. gwich’in elder ruth welsh says ‘if i had nothing else in my medicine cabinet, pitch could do it all.’ it is also helpful for soothing coughs and respiratory ailments.

this salve can be rubbed on the chest to bring respiratory relief, smeared on cuts, scrapes and burns to heal and disinfect, soothes and protects working hands or can just spread all over you to breathe deep and enjoy the scent of the woods and the energy of the bear. this is deep forest medicine.

the bear fat used to make this medicine was from a bear who was shot for meat, and was a gift from a friend. we don't personally choose to hunt bear, but are grateful for the gifts of their medicine.

available in regular (2oz) or large (4oz)

contains: bear fat, spruce pitch, beeswax.