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Hurricane Readiness Another hurricane season is upon us and it is time to get ourselves prepared - flashlights, batteries, tape and water you know the drill. Lets not forget about preparing for other emergencies that might arise if a storm should cross our path. No hurricane kit should be without a simple herbal first aid box. To begin with every kit should contain Bach Flower Rescue Remedy. This is not just for the person in the emergency situation but for all those who are around the injured person. It helps everyone to remain calm and not get overly excited. A well prepared kit should also contain Burn Salve (see below for formula) it can be used on burns, bug bites, it soothes sun burns, heals cuts and scrapes providing anti bacterial and anti microbial actions keeping wounds from becoming infected. Cayenne is a spice that many of us have in our cupboards; its styptic properties can stop bleeding when sprinkled on a wound. It can also be used if you believe someone might be going into shock. Placing a pinch of this herb on the persons tongue will help until the ambulance gets there. Another essential to have is the essential oil of lavender. It can be used as a smelling salt, on burns, cuts or bug bites. Grapefruit seed extract is another important item for your kit. It can be used as a disinfectant for wounds by placing 20-40 drops in one pint of water and washing the area with the mixture. You can also use grapefruit seed extract to purify your water it only takes 3 drops for every 8 ounces of water providing you with safe drinking water. It can do this because Grapefruit Seed Extract fights against staph, E. Coli bacteria, salmonella, shigella, streptococcus as well as viruses and fungus. A simple salve or compress made with arnica (see below) helps to relieve many injuries such as sore muscles, pulled muscles and tendons, swelling and sprains that can happen to many of us during the clean up after the storm or during the process of getting your house prepared before the storm. Arnica helps to promote healing and to reduce pain however Arnica is not to be used on open wounds. A good insect repellent (see below) is also a must for when you are outside preparing your home before the storm and when you are cleaning up after the storm. A good Herbal Emergency Kit does not have to be big - many of these items are dual purpose - it just takes some time to gather them together. Start now so you are not panicking before the storm. Formulas Burn Salve Make an infused oil using: 1/2 oz St Johns Wort   Plantain   Calendula   Comfrey Leaf The salve is made from: 1 cup of the infused oil 1 3/4 oz of Bees wax 1/2 tsp essential oil of Lavender To prepare place infused oil and Beeswax in a double boiler and melt the wax. When the wax has melted add essential oil of lavender. Pour into cream type jars. Cover and label. Arnica Salve 1 cup of infused oil of Arnica 1 3/4 oz Bees wax 1/8 tsp essential oil of wintergreen To prepare place the infused oil in a double boiler. Warm the oil and add the bees wax. When the wax melts add wintergreen essential oil. Pour this mixture into containers and label. Insect Repellant 3/4 oz. Olive oil 3 oz vodka Essential oils 1/4 tsp each   Citronella   Eucalyptus   Lemon grass 1/8 tsp each   Clove oil   Cedar wood   Peppermint In a 4 oz spray bottle place all ingredients. Shake and use.

Reference Library As most of you are already aware, we have a reference area here at the shop available to anyone who wants to come by, have a cup of tea and use the materials. You should call first in case we have a class or other events going on.

Capsule Machines Making your own capsules is quick, easy and inexpensive using one of our great capsule machines. You know you are getting exactly what you want in your own herbal formula. Using our organic or wild crafted herbs gives you the peace of mind that your capsules are the best quality because you mixed the herbs and encapsulated them yourself. We have 2 capsule machines to choose from. Come by and ask us how, we'd love to help! Neti Pot If you have never heard of this you may not know what it is used for. A Neti Pot is used to wash out the nasal passages. When the nasal passages become thick with mucous or too dry or runny it is easier for bacteria and viruses build up causing further problems. Since the nasal passage is the bodies first line of defense against colds a Neti Pot is a good defense against colds and nasal blockages. In folk medicine gargling or sniffing salt water was the first line of defense against a cold. A nasal with a Neti Pot takes this to the next level washing the nasal passages with a salt water solution washes away all of the mucous and impurities from the nasal cavities. And compared to any other technique of washing out the nasal passages this is by far the easiest, quickest and the best I have ever used. Top of Page

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