Herbal First Aid For Pain, Wounds, Nausea, Coughs And More

Herbs were the original first aid kits.

Here are some herbal preparations which you may make at home to keep in your herbal first aid kit.

Herbal Pain Reliever

Aspirin was originally produced using plants. You may make your own pain reliever using plants. They are as effective as aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers. Unlike over-the-counter remedies, herbal pain relievers are less likely to cause side effects, such as gastrointestinal distress.

Did you know that you can make your own herbal capsules at home? You will save a tremendous amount of money over commercially available capsules. You will be able to create custom blended capsules which meet your specific needs.

Vegetarian capsules are available. Obtain the herbs from an herb store. One ounce of each herb will make many capsules. Inexpensive, easy-to-use capsule making equipment is available from herb shops and online stores.

The following recipe contains cramp bark. Cramp bark relaxes and comforts smooth muscle. Willow bark is one of the original sources that were used to produce aspirin. Skullcap relaxes and reduces pain. Turmeric relieves pain and relieves inflammation. Ginger is an activator which helps the other herbs work optimally. It has pain relieving properties too.

Pain Relieving Capsules

Ingredients

* 00 sized empty capsules
* 1 tablespoon powdered willow bark
* 2 teaspoons powdered skull cap
* 2 teaspoons powdered turmeric
* 1 teaspoon powdered ginger root

Instructions

Combine the herbs. Fill the capsules using the instructions provided by the capsule making machine manufacturer.

Adult Use

Take 2 capsules every four hours as needed for the relief of headaches, muscular aches and cramps.

Herbal Salves

Salves are simple to make and have on hand. Use them topically on people of all ages. Chickweed and calendula are emollient herbs which soothe chapped and chaffed skin. They are useful for preventing diaper rash. This salve may be applied four times daily to minor scratches, abrasions, and cuts to facilitate wound healing. Do not use the salve on fresh burns or deep wounds.

If possible, use fresh herbs. If they are not available, you may use dried.

Chickweed and Calendula Salve

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons chickweed
* 2 tablespoons calendula flowers
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/2 oz beeswax, grated

Instructions

Make herbal oil by slowly heating the herbs and the oil over a double boiler for twenty minutes. After twenty minutes, strain out the herbs and return the oil to the double boiler. Add grated beeswax. Stir the mixture until the beeswax is dissolved. Pour the mixture into small sterilized containers. Let them cool and apply lids. Be sure to label your herbal preparations carefully. List the ingredients. Note that the preparation is for external use only. The salve may be stored at room temperature, but for long term storage in hot weather, I keep mine in the refrigerator.

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