Herbal Medicine Cabinet

Harness the potent powers of nature and customize your own personal herbal medicine cabinet that will help you heal naturally, without the use of harsh chemicals or over priced pharmaceuticals. Listed below are the most beneficial ingredients I recommend and use on a daily basis:




Aloe Vera
This Plant has been used for thousands of years to treat burns and irritated skin. It can be used both internally and externally. Used externally, it alleviates pain and swelling from sunburn, poison ivy and insect bites. It also helps repair damaged skin cells and prevents scarring. Internally, it acts as a tonic for energy and well-being by cleansing and assisting in the assimilation of foods.


Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral, and has 101 uses in your herbal medicine cabinet. Nail fungus, Athlete's foot, poison ivy, cold sores, warts, and insect bites can all be alleviated with tea tree oil. Add just one drop to any liquid soap to make it anti-bacterial. Dilute 1-2 drops of tea tree oil with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil for safe use.

Ginger
This root is a great remedy for upset stomachs due to cold, flu, motion sickness or indigestion. Can be taken in the form of tea, capsules or fresh ginger root.


Lavender Oil
This is the most popular essential oil due to its serious healing properties and amazing, therapeutic scent. Lavender oil helps ease emotional stress, tension, and sore muscles; also helps soothe burns and bug bites.

Arnica
Used for injuries to alleviate bruises, joint inflammation, muscle pain and minor sprains. You can massage arnica oil into unbroken skin every 3-4 hours to reduce pain and swelling, and promote healing.


Calendula
This can be used on all cuts, sores, infected areas and just about anything that stings or hurts. Helps reduce inflammation and irritation of any kind.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Helps relieve itching and inflammation of insect bites and sunburns


Rosemary Oil
Treats headaches. Apply a few drops to the temples and massage while sipping 1/2 glass of water with 1 drop rosemary oil in it


Peppermint Oil

Inhale peppermint oil to ease nausea and motion sickness.


Valerian Root
Helps ease anxiety and insomnia. Dosage needs to be determined by your doctor or health care practitioner.


Witch Hazel
Mild astringent, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties

Eucalyptus Oil
A must have for any kind of chest or sinus congestion. A few drops in a bath or steam bowl will help open up the sinuses and induce easier breathing.


Kaolin Clay
Dries and draws impurities from skin; helps heal insect bites and skin rashes.


Yarrow
Nicknamed "nature's bandage", helps stop both internal and external bleeding. A fresh leaf of yarrow can be crushed and applied to a cut, after wound is cleaned, to help stop bleeding and heal wound. Can also be made into an herbal tea.


Cayenne
A couple of drops under the tongue will help revive someone in shock. Used externally for heavily bleeding lacerations; it will coagulate blood to stanch the flow (even though it stings, it does work)


Milk Thistle
Acts to leach heavy metals and radiation toxicity from thyroid, blood and liver. Dosage should be discussed with your health care practitioner.


Syrup Of Ipecac
This standard remedy promotes vomiting and should only be used only when poisoning occurs.


Honey
A staple ingredient found in most kitchens; this tasty remedy helps ease a sore throat or mild cough. Honey is also great for the skin, its loaded with antioxidants and healing properties that promotes a healthy, youthful complexion.