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Do you have a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of herbal preparedness skills? It’s tempting to think about herbal preparedness in terms of what herbal supplies you have on hand. Actually, your skills determine your preparedness! Think about it. Say […]
Have you ever thought about building an herbal first aid kit, but weren’t sure where to begin? An everyday carry herbal first aid kit can be a great place to start! My perspective on preparedness comes from living in rural […]
Did you know that self heal and herbal first aid have a long tradition together? This herb has a long history of use for wound care. This is because of the styptic, astringent, and vulnerary properties. It was used both […]
If you are interested in building out an herbal first aid kit, let me take a moment to warn you: it can easily become a bit of an obsession. There are many different styles and purposes of kits to explore. […]
We’ve been focused on herbal first aid all week, and you can’t really talk about herbs and first aid without at least mentioning an herbalist’s approach to pain! Below, you can find links to a series of articles I wrote […]
Although it’s easy enough to find information on yarrow, plantain, and even comfrey for herbal first aid uses, there are several other plants that are nice to have on hand after traumatic injuries like sprains, strains, tears, and broken bones. […]
You’ve probably seen lists like “Top (you name the number) Antibiotic Herbs” or “X Number of Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics” in magazines and online that talk about the antibiotic properties of plants. I hate to burst your bubble, but […]
Mullein, valerian, dandelion, plantain, and calendula are five excellent first aid herbs to become familiar with. Let’s take a look at each along with their herbal actions. Mullein Verbascum thapsus Mullein is well known as an ingredient in topical oils […]
Today, let’s look at herbs that you might want to include in a basic herbal first aid kit for home use if you are looking at using simples. When I first started putting together my herbal first aid kits, it […]
First aid is an important set of skills on its own, separate from herbalism,. Adding herbs brings several valuable things to the table. It’s helpful to realize that herbs and first aid can cover different levels of skills and scenarios. […]