Holistic First Aid Kit

I keep a few items in my house and my vehicle that can help with many problems. This is a list of my favorite items:

 Activated charcoal-This can be used in an emergency if a poisoning happens. You should then head to an emergency room as well. 

• Arnica 30c-I use this for pain relief for my children and myself, for any bumps or bruise pain, sprain pain or to reduce swelling. The cream form can be used on sprains and bruises.   
  

•  Bug Balm Repellent-Used as a deterrent for mosquitos on children ages six and up. 
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Calendula Calendula officinalis-Tincture and cream can be used for wound care, scrapes, scratches and cuts, but do not use if there is a foreign object or infection as it encourages quick skin growth.  
  
• Catnip Nepeta cateria-would be used in a tea or infusion for breathing issues like mild asthma or bronchitis symptoms, but can be used also for diarrhea. Topically it can be used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. 
  
•  Chamomile Matricaria recutita-to be made into a tea for stress relief, inflammation and pain relief. 
  
• Clove Oil-This oil must be diluted, but can be used for toothaches. You can apply it directly on the tooth or around the area of the tooth. 
  

 

• Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium-Used for high fevers, prevention and treatments of migraines in a tea. This is not to be used for children. 
  

 

• Lavender Lavendula augustifolia-Essential oil-Mixed with a carrier oil Lavender can be used for scalds and burns and has an anesthetic effect. A spray in alcohol can be made to be sprayed on clothes for anxiety, or on a pillow for insomnia. 
  

 

• Mullien Oil-Used for earaches or a build up of ear wax that may be causing pain. 
  

 

• Peppermint-Mentha x piperita-Peppermint tea is a great remedy for gas, as an antacid, or for fever (it helps you sweat).  This shouldn't be used with children under six, from one to six years of age, spearmint can be substituted.
  

 

• Rescue Remedy-This is made from flower essences and helps with panic, shock, or stress.
  

 

• Shepherd's Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris-Made into a tincture Shepherd's purse can aid in blood clotting. Give 2-8 mL 3/4 times a day. 
  

 

• Urtica Urens 30c-To be taken for stinging, burning pains for allergies, stings from insects, sunburns and rashes. 
  

 

• Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana-should be used topically in a compress and for bleeding, reducing bleeding, and can also be used for hemorrhoids. 
  

 

• Yarrow Achillea millefolium-is useful as a topical disinfectant. As a tea it can be used for fevers and colds, and it can also reduce bleeding. Should be used in older children and adults only. 
  

Carrier oils should be used for all EO's.  These can be oils like Coconut, olive oil and almond oil. 

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