About Us

The salve was developed by Myrtle Peterson on the Seneca-Allegany Indian Reservation.  Also known in the Seneca language as Gayanose, she was known for being a Hawk Clan Mother, peacemaker in the Seneca Government, and one of the authors of the original Seneca Dictionary.  Myrtle was a renowned herbalist, authoring various books and pamphlets on local herbs and their uses.  She also obtained her degree as a Registered Nurse in Olean, NY.

Seneca Salve is currently located in Jamestown, NY.