Passionflower benefits for herbal first aid
As you know, I love sharing about herbal first aid here on Indie Herbalist. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is another herb I know works well for emergency settings. It has a...
Best herbs for natural disaster preparedness
With hurricanes and wildfires becoming increasingly unpredictable, planning for natural disasters makes sense. Having evacuation plans in place and emergency kits at the ready is becoming increasingly important for many....
Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness
Sam Coffman, herbalist and Green Beret Medic, teaches herbal preparedness courses online and in-person with his wife, Suchil. I've taken several classes with them and can't recommend them enough! Now,...
Herbs for emergencies to keep in your GOOD bag
It's a common misconception that you should only keep one herbal first aid kit. As a prepper and an herbalist, my perspective is that it's best to keep a few!...
Exploring the levels of herbal preparedness
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....
What’s in My Everyday Carry Herbal First Aid Kit
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...
Self Heal and Herbal First Aid
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...
How to Make Herbal First Aid Kits from Vintage Luggage
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...
Developing a Perspective on Herbs and Pain
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...
Post-injury herbal support for muscles and bones
Herbal support for muscles and bones can provide an extra layer of care after an injury. It’s easy enough to find information on yarrow, plantain, and even comfrey for herbal...