This is a potent combination of calendula, comfrey, and arnica infused in organic St. John's Wort and olive oil is the base of our Ouch Healing Ointment. It is extremely effective as a massage balm on sore and tight muscles. It is helpful for itchy skin conditions and other minor skin injuries. Packed full of these potent herbs, essential oils of palmarosa and blue chamomile make this an extremely soothing healing ointment balm. Our Herbal Allies in Ouch Healing Ointment Calendula has been used for eons for itchy skin conditions. Comfrey too, called "knitbone" in the 18 and 19th centuries and used for "bone and ruptured skin" healing. St. John's Wort is magically anti-inflammatory. Mom's like it to prevent infection in minor "boo-boos."