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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL TABLETS: Used for diarrhea or to assist with
detoxification, in case of poisoning. (take 4 tablets every hour). Drink plenty of water.
ALOE VERA GEL: Soothes the inflammation of sunburn, minor skin irritations,
chaffing. Aloe helps to regenerate tissue and will help heal wounds. Can also be used as a
natural hair gel. Can be applied to insect bites and stings to help soothe the area.
ANTISEPTIC TOPICAL SALVE: A healing salve with antiseptic properties that
can be applied to minor injuries or promote healing. May be used on diaper rash, inflammation,
scratches abrasions, burns and scalds, cold sores, abscesses, bites, and stings. Not
recommended for deep wounds or cuts.
ARNICA: Arnica can be applied externally to areas of bruising and swelling, but not to
broken skin. It can help to reduce inflammation.
CALENDULA SALVE (may contain Comfrey, St. John’s Wort, Arnica or Plantain):
It can be used for relief of minor skin symptoms such as scratches, bruises, rashes, sprains,
muscle pulls, sunburns and cracked, dry skin. Should not be used on broken skin.
CASCARA SAGRADA: This herb is a natural laxative used during times of
occasional constipation.
CAYENNE (CAPSICUM): This is effective for both internal and external bleeding.
Externally, apply pressure and raise affected area. Sprinkle cayenne powder over the wound.
ECHINACEA: Useful for preventing infection by stimulating the immune function.
Echinacea can be used for any type of infection. Extracts can be applied topically and/or
taken internally.
EYEBRIGHT OR CHAMOMILE: Used for eye irritation or inflammation. Make
as a tea, strain through coffee filter, use as eyewash or compress.
GINGER: Ginger root is excellent for an upset stomach. It is effective when used to combat
motion and altitude sickness. Ginger also has antispasmodic and gas-relieving properties.
LAVENDER: Lavender is a natural bug repellent and can be applied topically to bites and
stings. This oil is very versatile having sedative, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Lavender is helpful for anxiety, insomnia, headaches, wounds and burns. For most people,
lavender essential oil can be applied directly to the skin.
SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES: Offer natural healing for sore throats and tissues
of the throat and mouth. Slippery elm may also be used for digestive problems.
PEPPERMINT OIL: Helps to soothe an upset stomach, clears sinuses and curbs itching
from insect bites. If you have sensitive skin, dilute peppermint oil before applying. Taken
internally, peppermint may aggravate heartburn.
ST. JOHN’S WORT TINCTURE: Used internally or externally it benefits
muscle and nerve pain, sciatica, wounds, shingles, sunburn, herpes, and cold sores.
TEA TREE OIL: Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and contains many antibacterial,
antifungal and antiviral properties. It helps to speed the healing process and is excellent to
apply externally on wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. It is also a natural bug
repellent and can soothe and promote healing after bites and stings.
TEI-FU OIL: A blend of safflower oil, wintergreen oil, menthol, camphor, clove,
eucalyptus and lavender essential oils. Applied topically to the forehead it can help eliminate a
headache. This oil may be applied undiluted to the chest to help clear congestion and ease
breathing. One drop applied to the back of the tongue may help thwart an asthma attack.
When inhaled it can arouse and stimulate to keep one alert. May be applied to joints or
muscles to help reduce inflammation and pain.
VALERIAN TINCTURE: The sedative properties of Valerian make it useful for
relieving anxiety, insomnia and tension; it also helps to relieve mild pain.
WILLOW BARK: Used instead of aspirin or NSAIDS. Willow bark helps with
headaches, inflammation and acts as a mild pain reliever.
WITCH HAZEL: Distilled witch hazel has mild astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties, making it useful for insect bites and skin irritations. May be mixed with essential oils
to help dilute them when applying topically.
detoxification, in case of poisoning. (take 4 tablets every hour). Drink plenty of water.
ALOE VERA GEL: Soothes the inflammation of sunburn, minor skin irritations,
chaffing. Aloe helps to regenerate tissue and will help heal wounds. Can also be used as a
natural hair gel. Can be applied to insect bites and stings to help soothe the area.
ANTISEPTIC TOPICAL SALVE: A healing salve with antiseptic properties that
can be applied to minor injuries or promote healing. May be used on diaper rash, inflammation,
scratches abrasions, burns and scalds, cold sores, abscesses, bites, and stings. Not
recommended for deep wounds or cuts.
ARNICA: Arnica can be applied externally to areas of bruising and swelling, but not to
broken skin. It can help to reduce inflammation.
CALENDULA SALVE (may contain Comfrey, St. John’s Wort, Arnica or Plantain):
It can be used for relief of minor skin symptoms such as scratches, bruises, rashes, sprains,
muscle pulls, sunburns and cracked, dry skin. Should not be used on broken skin.
CASCARA SAGRADA: This herb is a natural laxative used during times of
occasional constipation.
CAYENNE (CAPSICUM): This is effective for both internal and external bleeding.
Externally, apply pressure and raise affected area. Sprinkle cayenne powder over the wound.
ECHINACEA: Useful for preventing infection by stimulating the immune function.
Echinacea can be used for any type of infection. Extracts can be applied topically and/or
taken internally.
EYEBRIGHT OR CHAMOMILE: Used for eye irritation or inflammation. Make
as a tea, strain through coffee filter, use as eyewash or compress.
GINGER: Ginger root is excellent for an upset stomach. It is effective when used to combat
motion and altitude sickness. Ginger also has antispasmodic and gas-relieving properties.
LAVENDER: Lavender is a natural bug repellent and can be applied topically to bites and
stings. This oil is very versatile having sedative, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Lavender is helpful for anxiety, insomnia, headaches, wounds and burns. For most people,
lavender essential oil can be applied directly to the skin.
SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES: Offer natural healing for sore throats and tissues
of the throat and mouth. Slippery elm may also be used for digestive problems.
PEPPERMINT OIL: Helps to soothe an upset stomach, clears sinuses and curbs itching
from insect bites. If you have sensitive skin, dilute peppermint oil before applying. Taken
internally, peppermint may aggravate heartburn.
ST. JOHN’S WORT TINCTURE: Used internally or externally it benefits
muscle and nerve pain, sciatica, wounds, shingles, sunburn, herpes, and cold sores.
TEA TREE OIL: Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and contains many antibacterial,
antifungal and antiviral properties. It helps to speed the healing process and is excellent to
apply externally on wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. It is also a natural bug
repellent and can soothe and promote healing after bites and stings.
TEI-FU OIL: A blend of safflower oil, wintergreen oil, menthol, camphor, clove,
eucalyptus and lavender essential oils. Applied topically to the forehead it can help eliminate a
headache. This oil may be applied undiluted to the chest to help clear congestion and ease
breathing. One drop applied to the back of the tongue may help thwart an asthma attack.
When inhaled it can arouse and stimulate to keep one alert. May be applied to joints or
muscles to help reduce inflammation and pain.
VALERIAN TINCTURE: The sedative properties of Valerian make it useful for
relieving anxiety, insomnia and tension; it also helps to relieve mild pain.
WILLOW BARK: Used instead of aspirin or NSAIDS. Willow bark helps with
headaches, inflammation and acts as a mild pain reliever.
WITCH HAZEL: Distilled witch hazel has mild astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties, making it useful for insect bites and skin irritations. May be mixed with essential oils
to help dilute them when applying topically.
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