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How Dr. Cole's Herbal Balms Are Made — A 4-Day, Small-Batch Process
What goes into making an herbal balm? From start to finish, it's a four-day process — and every step is done with intention.
The first step
Linda starts by hand-selecting the herbs each balm requires. Every formula calls for a specific combination — the choice of what goes in is as deliberate as how it's prepared.
Days 1 & 2
Roots, barks, and seeds go into large kettles filled with olive oil. The kettles stay warm — never boiling. The mixture is stirred almost hourly for two full days, coaxing out the beneficial properties of each herb at a gentle pace.
Day 3
On the third day, Linda adds the more delicate plant material — leaves and flowers that need less time. The kettles are turned off each night and back on each morning, letting the infusion deepen gradually without overheating.
End of Day 4
At the end of day four, the infused oil is strained and left to rest overnight. This settling step clears the oil before the finishing phase begins the next morning.
Day 5 — Building the balm
The rested oil goes back into the kettle. Beeswax and vitamin E are added. The beeswax isn't just a thickener — when the balm is applied, it forms a protective barrier layer on top of the skin, holding the herbs against the surface and sealing in moisture.
The final pour
Just before pouring, Linda adds any essential oils — timing matters here, because adding them too early would allow the volatile compounds to dissipate in the heat. The balm is poured into tins, lidded, safety-sealed, labeled, and moved to temperature-controlled storage until it ships to you.
Linda keeps batches intentionally small — so what reaches you is as fresh as possible. That same care and attention goes into every balm and cream she makes.
The person behind the process
Meet Linda, our master formulator →