Herbal First Aid Kit
A list to get you started
It is important that each of us has access to a good first aid kit and that you know how to use it. Use a book such as Herbal First Aid and Health Care (by Kyle Christensen, DC, MH) or another good reference book as part of your first aid kit. Assemble your kit now, before you need it. Get a box or plastic tote and begin throwing things in. You will be surprised how much you can find around the house before you need to make a run to the drug stroe. Tailor the contents to fit your family’s particular needs and lifestyle. Assemble them in a backpack or tool chest. Any bottle or container that is not labeled should be discarded. “If in doubt, throw it out.” Check your kit periodically to restock. Start using it now for any of your health needs.
Herbal Formulas
1. Immune Boost – used for infectious illness, feverish illness or a general immune system boost.
2. Colon Cleanse – an excellent herbal laxative that assists with elimination while building tone and strengthening the colon.
3. Colon Detox – used to deeply cleanse the colon, for diarrhea, used as a drawing poultice, for stings and bites. Use internally for food poisoning.
4. Digestion Aid Formula – for indigestion, upset stomach or gastritis.
5. CTR Ointment (Complete Tissue Repair Ointment) – use to speed the healing of cuts, wounds, abrasions, bruises. Any type of wound healing.
6. Lungs Plus formula – for asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, any respiratory problem.
7. Deep Heat oil or ointment – for sprains, strains and muscular pain. Also relieves earache (only use if eardrum is NOT ruptured).
8. CTR Syrup – used internally to speed the healing of any injury where tissue has been disrupted or damaged.
9. Kidney-Bladder Formula – for urinary tract infection, incontinence, general edema (swelling) or kidney and bladder concerns.
10. Liver-Gallbladder Formula – for any liver condition (infectious or toxic), for digestive complaints.
11. Nerve Calm Formula – for nervous tension, irritation, insomnia or panic attacks.
12. Herbal Anti-Septic Formula – to cleanse and disinfect wounds
13. Herbal Tooth Powder – for any teeth or gum infection or weakness. Tightens loose teeth.
14. Herbal Ear Drops – used for earaches inside the ears as well as around the ears. Used also for external glandular swelling or cysts.
15. Herbal Mouthwash – for gingivitis, pyorrhea, and mouth sores.
16. Female Balance Formula – for any hormonally related female condition.
17. Anti-Plague Syrup – for any infectious condition that can result in death (the plague). Use to boost and stimulate the immune system.
Single Herbs
1. Cayenne tincture – used to stop bleeding, for shock and to increase circulation
2. Cayenne powder – for bleeding, shock and circulation
3. Lobelia tincture – relaxant, anti-spasmodic, for asthma (bronchial dilator), an emetic.
4. Peppermint essential oil – for digestion, opens the lungs and sinuses.
5. Tea Tree essential oil – topical anti-fungal, anti-bacterial
6. Oregano infused oil – sublingually used for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, immune builder.
7. Clove essential oil – topical pain reliever for teeth or mouth sores.
8. Lavender essential oil – topical anti-bacterial, for insect bites.
9. Garlic infused oil – for ear infections, topical anti-bacterial, anti-fungal.
10. Slippery Elm bark powder – soothes digestive upsets, for colitis and irritable bowel.
11. Castor oil – used topically as a fomentation to relieve and reduce pain, inflammation, growths and swellings.
12. Shepherd’s Purse tincture – stops excessive bleeding, especially menstrual or related to childbirth.
13. Crystalized Ginger or Ginger capsules – used for motion sickness, dizziness, nausea, indigestion or taken for cold hands and feet.
14. Yarrow tincture – for fevers
15. Plantain tincture – for bites, stings, or skin irritations
16. Mullein tincture – calms and soothes digestion
17. Fennel tincture – for gas or bloating.
Miscellaneous
1. Sea Salt – for mineral replacement in dehydration (Celtic Sea Salt, Redmond Real Salt)
2. Soap – liquid anti-bacterial or castile soap – to clean wounds and skin.
3. Epsom Salt or Dead Sea Salt – used to draw out toxins and radiation. Used 1 –2 cups per bath.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar – for arthritis (internally) and to wash the skin.
5. Baking Soda – used to neutralize acids burns, for re-hydration, and insect bites.
6. Miso – used nutritionally to ward off the effects of radiation. Made into a soup.
7. Rubbing Alcohol or alcohol preps – used to clean around wounds.
8. Potassium Iodide – Potassium Iodate- for thyroid protection against radiation
Tools
1. Tweezers – for removal of splinters or debris from skin or tissues.
2. Scissors – to cut bandages, cloth, etc.
3. Thermometer – for taking temperatures.
4. Tongue Depressors – for finger splints.
5. Tape – to adhere bandages.
6. Snake Bite Kit – in addition to snake bites, use for spider or insect bites. A portable suction devise is good to have on hand.
7. Cotton Applicator (Q-tips) – to apply herbs in small areas or to scrub and clean tissue.
8. Splinter removers – more customized than general tweezers.
9. Instant Ice Pack – for sprains, strains, contusions when a freezer and ice is not available. The I. in R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate)
10. Epi-Pen – epinephrine injection, if there is a history of severe allergic reactions.
11. Otoscope – this tool can be purchased inexpensively to view the ear canal.
12. Stethoscope & Blood Pressure Cuff – to monitor blood pressure and to listen to the heart and the lungs.
13. Nail Clippers – specialized tool for nails (ingrown toenails)
14. Bulb Syringe – to forcefully rinse wounds, for small enemas, to extract mucus. Sterilize after every use.
15. Hot Water Bottle/Enema/Douche.
- Dental Mirror – to view mouth and teeth.
Bandages
1. 16-36 each Band-Aids – 1/2” x 3”, 3/4” x 4”, knuckles
2. Ace Bandages - 2”, 3” and 6”
3. Flannel – 11” x 14” – an old nightgown or shirt
4. Gauze – many sizes of both pads and rolls
5. Waterproof tape
6. Vinyl examination gloves – one box – multiple sizes if necessary for your family.
7. Feminine Napkins – Maxi-pads– for heavy bleeding (not just female concerns)
8. Moleskin – for blisters or to protect skin from wear.
9. SAM Splint – use for arms, legs, ankle or neck immobilization.
10. Butterfly bandages and Super Glue for wound closure.
11. Triangular bandages to make a sling or wrap.
12. Bandaging strips – cut or tear an old clean sheet into 4” strips that can be used for gauze, to wrap or bind injuries.
Emergency and Other Items to Consider
1. Cell phone and recharger that utilizes the accessory plug in your car dash
2. Emergency phone numbers of all family, friends andcontact information for your family doctor and pediatrician, local emergency services, emergency road service providers and the regional poison control center
3. Small, waterproof flashlight and extra batteries
4. Candles and matches for cold climates
5. Sunscreen and lotion
6. Mylar emergency blanket
7. First-aid instruction manual - such as Herbal First Aid and Health Care, by Christensen - personally I have several that cover many different aspects of health and first aid.
8. Plastic bags for the disposal of contaminated materials
9. Safety pins in assorted sizes
10. Save-A-Tooth storage device containing salt solution and a travel case &/or emergency dental kit
11.Aluminum finger splints
12.Water purifying - chlorine bleach and/or hand water filter
13. Copies of important family documents
14. Dust masks/mirco filter masks (95N)
15. Whistle
16. Maps of the area
17. Bug Out Bag - 72 hour kit
18. Clear Plastic sheeting to cover windows (if they break in an earthquake) and Duct tape
19. Matches
20. Garbage bags
21. Writing paper/pencils/pens
22. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
23. Good multipurpose knife and Scissors
24. Siphon & hand pumps
25. Boy Scout Handbook
26. Work Gloves
27. Glue
28. Extra Reading Glasses
29. Repair tools
30. Wrenches/pliers to turn of water and gas to home
31. Etc.
There are many OTC medications that you may want to include in your kit. The purpose of this list was to emphasize herbs and herbal preparations that can be used in first aid applications. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases, or replaces the services of a competent health care provider. This program has not been evaluate or approved by the FDA. By all means listen to your body and use common sense.
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