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THE
ESSENTIALS IN THE NATURAL FIRST AID BOX
Aloe vera gel, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arnica as ointment (NEVER INTERNAL unless homeopathic),
Cayenne pepper powder, Cinnamon, Clove tincture, Cod Liver oil or Fish Oil, Comfrey
ointment, Echinacea tablets (or tincture), Epsom salts, Garlic oil capsules (or fresh), Brand: Gartech, Ginger (fresh),
Lavender oil, Calendula tincture, Magnesium powder or tablets, Manuka Honey
or hospital grade medicinal honey, Propolis oil and tincture, Slippery Elm powder,
St Johns Wort Spray, Thyme oil (and herb), Tumeric powder, Tea-tree oil, Witch Hazel, Zinc tablets.
Teas:
Echinacea, Chamomile,
Calendula, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Fennel, Eyebright, Horsetail, Nettle, Thyme,
Rosehip, Dandelion.
If you buy all these in small quantities you will
have a compact and portable herbal first aid kit - quite small enough to take away on holiday and able to help with everything
from sunbum to insect bites and stomach upsets!
KITCHEN MEDICINE
Remember that many FOODS have
a medicinal use too - these can be used dried or straight from the garden.
BEETROOT - rich in iron; good for anaemia;
inhale juice through the nose to cleanse catarrh - see 'Catarrh & Sinuses'!
CABBAGE - scald or iron a large leaf and
apply hot, as a poultice in swollen and inflamed conditions. Keep in the freezer and apply to breasts during breastfeeding
and sore breasts.
CAYENNE - good for poor circulation and chilblains; add a pinch to gargles - do not
make too strong, great to stop bleeding with deep clean cuts from the kitchen
CINNAMON - good for colds as a tea, and for
circulation.
CLOVES - anaesthetic and antiseptic - chew a clove for toothache.
CUCUMBER - cooling, put
slices on hot, sore eyes etc.
DRIED FRUIT - mild laxative for constipation.
GINGER - an excellent herb for colds, indigestion
and sickness. Use in cooking or make a tea.
HONEY - antiseptic, containing natural antibiotics. Apply
to wounds. Useful as soothing sweetener in teas for coughs and colds.
LEMON - antiseptic and cleansing. Helps
the body cope with infection.
LEMON BALM - a relaxing and pleasant flavoured herb tea. It is calming for anxiety, and
settles nervous indigestion. The herb and the essential oil are strongly antiseptic to cold sores.
MINT - garden mint can be used instead
of Peppermint
PARSLEY - useful in cystitis, and arthritis; very rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin
C and iron.
POTATO: Rub a raw potato over your burn, but make sure you get a juicy piece of potato. Try
the potato burn remedy soon after the burn. The longer you take to apply it, the lesser will be the effect.
ONIONS - similar to garlic only milder
in effect. Great for hayfever and sinus issues.
ROSEMARY - a warming and cheering herb tea for
mild depression. Add 5 drops of essential oil to a bath, for its in vigorating effect in the morning. Rosemary
for remembrance, good for exam nerves.
OTHER STUFF
Insect Repellent
For repelling insects on skin mix the following essential oils:
1 teaspoon pennyroyal
1 teaspoon citronella
1 teaspoon eucalyptus
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon tansy
Shake oils in 1 cup of cold-pressed
vegetable oil. Store away from heat and light. Use by rubbing a small amount between the palms of your hands, then apply to
any exposed skin. Avoid getting any into the eyes. Reapply as necessary. Discontinue if a rash develops.
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