Stock Your Holistic First Aid Kit
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Here are some of the more common natural ingredients you can stock in your first aid kit, along with their uses.
Bach Flower Essences:
- Rescue Remedy ? Useful in stressful situations for calming the nerves; whether due to physical shock, anxiety, or bad news.
Essential Oils:
- Clove Eugenia caryophyllata ? Great for toothaches and mouth pain. Take with warm water…can relieve nausea. Should not be used during pregnancy.
- Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ? This versatile oil can be used to treat headaches, insomnia, burns, and to calm nerves.
- Peppermint Mentha piperita ? For headaches, place a drop on your index fingers, then rub your temples for a few minutes.
- Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia ? This oil is great for treating athlete’s foot, acne, and common scrapes.
Herbal Ointments and Tinctures:
- Calendula Calendula officinalis Tincture ? This tincture is useful for cuts, scrapes, and other open sores. NOTE: Do not use when infection is present.
- Comfrey Symphytum officinale Tincture ? Used as a topical application for bruises, fractures, and sprains.
- Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Tincture ? Applied topically it can reduce bruising and counteracts bleeding.
Homeopathic Remedies:
- Apis 30c ? This can be used for bee stings & skin eruptions like hives.
- Arnica 30c ? Useful while waiting for emergency services for victims. Arnica can also be used when stroke is suspected.
- Hypericum 30c ? This is good for nerve pain and is available in pill or liquid form.
- Ledum 30c ? This homeopathic remedy can be used for puncture wounds, black eyes, insect stings, and even fracture pain.
- Urtica Urens 30c - Useful for itchy, blotchy, or burning skin afflictions.
Miscellaneous:
- Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis plant ? One of the best remedies to have on hand for burns.
- Bentonite Clay ? Derived from volcanic ash and is useful for diarrhea. Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy.
- Vitamin E ? Put on cuts and wounds to help healing and reduce scarring.
- Papaya tablets ? Keep on hand for indigestion.
