natural first aid kit essentials
Updated: Nov 3, 2022
in holistic practice, i will always reach for a natural remedy before chemical filled pharmaceuticals
nature always provides a remedy nearby and often it is cheap and accessible... think nettle and doc leaf
here is a list of essentials for a truly natural first aid kit ~ these remedies help much much more than listed here, but i have listed the benefits more specific to first aid;
it is always up to you to research each remedy and learn more before using and adding to your kit;
* homeopathy kit ~ a basic homeopathy kit is essential to assist all sorts of conditions and ailments; i recommend the Ainsworths kit of 42 remedies, or Helios
* arnica cream or homeopathy tabs ~ bruises, analgesic so pain killing, reduces inflammation, skin care to name a few
* aloe vera ~ soothes burns, assists all skin conditions, aids digestion
* lavender ~ wound healing, scars, assists all skin conditions, reduces inflammation
* tea tree ~ antis-ceptic, anti fungal anti viral - very cleansing so good for wound cleansing and healing - use with caution as strong
* manuka or local honey ~ powerful wound healer
*colloidal silver ~ antimicrobial properties, aids wound healing
*witch hazel ~ reduces inflammation and skin irritation
*activated charcoal ~ poison treatment, digestive cleanser
*ginger ~ nausea, sea sickness, morning sickness, digestive tonic, assists reduce menstrual pain
* baking soda ~ heartburn, relieves itchy skin (great to assist body getting into an alkaline state where disease cannot thrive)
* clove ~ toothache
* apple cider vinegar ~ internal 'cleanser', kills bacteria
* epsom salts ~ essentially magnesium so a pain reliever, alleviates pain and swelling
* magnesium ~ anti inflammatory, may prevent migraines, pain relief, supports functionality of all cells
* himalayan salts ~ assists in detoxing the body
* coconut oil ~ antimicrobial, may help reduce seizures
* turmeric ~ anti inflammatory, may assist pain relief in toothache
* probiotics ~ helps ease diarrhea, digestive aid
* clay, eg bentonite clay ~ kills harmfull bacteria and viruses, helps wound healing
* vitamin C ~ helps lower uric acid levels so gout attacks, aid to manage blood pressure,
* blueberries (especially frozen) ~ high in antioxidants which protect your body from free radicals, unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and diseases
* calendula ~ eases rashes, wounds, infections, and inflammation, it is believed that calendula contains chemicals that encourage new tissue growth
*coriander ~ may assist heal food infections, and the best for heavy metal detox
* vodka ~ wound cleansing
* foot baths ~ epsom salts, bentonite clay, borax, baking soda, lavender, apple cider vinegar eg for half hour to 1 hour
these are a great way to detox the body if you have no bath, or time for one; the feet contain 72,000 nerve endings and the skin is porous like a tea bag so the feet will absorb all the benefits of the foot soak;
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