Lakota Made
Wahiŋkpe's Pain Salve
Description
Wahiŋkpe (wah – hiŋk – pay) means “arrow” in the Lakota language.
Ingredients: Beeswax, Lavender, Plantain, Comfrey, Yarrow, Calendula, Chamomile, Arnica Flower, Ginger Root, Peppermint, Magnesium & Sunflower Oil
Use: For supporting relief from nerve pain, muscle spasms, and restless leg syndrome. For external use only.
Application: apply small amount on affected area. Wait 30-60 minutes and add another thin layer if necessary.
Note from Megan: This salve is two years in the making. I began developing this salve when my daughter Arrow (Wahiŋkpe) developed a sudden severe pain in her legs. Since then, it has moved into her left arm as well. After extensive testing, doctors found she has a rare genetic nerve pain disorder, which has no noticeable triggers other than cold temperatures. So, I developed this salve using medicinal plants that have been used for generations by Indigenous peoples, to help Arrow without having to rely solely on pharmaceutical medications.
Salves should be kept in a cool, dry area. Do not let salves freeze or melt as this will cause the consistency to be off. The product should still work as intended if this happens, but the consistency will make it more difficult to apply.
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My husband has a spinal cord injury with partial paralysis. It has left him with neuropathy in all extremities, his hands being particularly bad. He reports that his hands feel like someone flayed them constantly & bad days they feel on fire. He calls this a 7 - 8 on the pain scale. Today was especially bad. He soaked his hands a few minutes in hot water, dried them and applied Wahiŋkpe. He said it took the edge off- maybe. He wasn't sure. So, after a half hour, he reapplied it. It's an hour later & he's rating his pain at a 4 & reports it just feels like a bad sunburn now. He is carrying on a conversation where before, he was in so much pain, his hands were curled up and shaking, and he could barely talk. I know everyone's different but... I highly, highly recommend this product! 🫶 (He couldn't hold this product an hour ago. 💗 Thank you!!😭💕)
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My daughter has pain in her feet and she said this salve helps since she started using the jar I had. She is on her feet all day at work.
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I have been suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) for three years, and this is the only topical remedy that has ever worked. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You bring medicine. Thank you.
G
I have spinal nerve damage on the right sciatica which caused a great deal of pain down my leg. I can't take any nerve pain pills as they make me have nightmares. I am so glad I found Lakota Made & this salve! It has helped significantly with the pain. I highly recommend it.
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TMI, I have neuropathy in my toes since I had Covid. I’m not a diabetic so the doctors believe it is a result of the virus, despite me having a very mild case. I’ve been trying different things since 2022. I’m loving with salve as I put it on and it helps. No it doesn’t cure it, but it helps the pain amount I experience which is a blessing. I do notice when I haven’t applied it, so it works for me in managing my pain. Used it in my husband’s pulled hamstring and it helps him too, and help a lot with his pain and mobility.