Shea Butter Yoruba Healing Balm
balm
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional balm made from Raw shea butter, Coconut oil, Turmeric, Lavender oil.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Raw shea butter
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Raw shea butter in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Coconut oil
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Coconut oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Turmeric
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
- Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
Curcumin has antiplatelet activity; increases bleeding risk when combined.
Diabetes medications
May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Stomach acid reducers / gallbladder disease
Stimulates bile production and can worsen gallstone symptoms.
Lavender oil
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
Sedatives
Additive drowsiness, particularly with oral use.