Elderberries have long been touted for their amazing health benefits. They are widely used in natural medicines and food. Elderberries are the rich, dark purple fruit of the elderberry shrub and have high levels of antioxidants making them perfect to help support the body through some ailments, such as the common cold.
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Why Your Medicinal Herb Kit Should Have Yarrow
Yarrow has been used in natural remedies for thousands of years and can be used to treat burns, boils, blisters, ear infections, sores, and bug bites. Most notably, it can also be used to stop bleeding, making this a must for the natural first aid remedies.
Ashwagandha: This Ancient Herb Has Been Used in Natural Medicine For Over 2,500 Years!
Ashwagandha can be taken in pill, tincture, or capsule form. It is an anti-inflammatory that bolsters the immune system, relieves the pain and swelling of inflammation, and it reduces anxiety. Find out why this is a go-to herb in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 2,500 years!
Arnica: The Powerful Medicinal Herb You Should Add To A First Aid Kit
Arnica is an herbal medicine known for its healing properties. Whether your entire basement is filled with canned foods and enough water to survive the apocalypse or you simply keep a first aid kit in your car “just in case,” you should consider adding arnica salve to your emergency kit.
Harvesting Garlic for Natural Medicine
Growing your own supply of fresh garlic guarantees a constant supply of natural medicine and natural antibiotics.
5 Natural Remedies to Soothe Poison Ivy Rashes
If you spend any time outdoors, you know that poison ivy can grow just about anywhere and is the bane of all outdoor enthusiasts. Here are 5 natural remedies you can use to soothe and relieve the most irritated of rashes.
To Your Health Series: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Benefit Your Immune System
In traditional Eastern medicine, mushrooms are the drug of choice and hailed for their medicinal powers. Only recently have Westerners discovered the untapped medicinal source from mushrooms. More notably, certain mushrooms, such as shiitake and reishi mushrooms have antiviral and antibiotic properties that could come in handy during a long term emergency, especially if added to a survival medicinal garden. Thus providing a person with an immense amount of nutrition and medical uses.
10 Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies
Congestion, sneezing and watery eyes are no way to enjoy the gifts that spring brings. Introduce these 10 ways to relieve spring allergies.
10 Reasons to Add Plantain to Your SHTF Medicine Chest
If you only learn to identify and use one medicinal herb, plantain is a good choice. Over-the-counter medicines won’t always be available. In North America, this plant is prolific.
19 Foods That Eat the Stress Away
There are many ways you can reduce or manage the stress in your life. Good nutrition is one of them. Believe it or not, there are foods you can eat that have shown to have stress-reducing properties.
20 Medicinal Herbs That I Have in My Prepper Garden
Many of you may be asking why I want to go to all the trouble and grow herbs and roots for natural healing. In short, I want to have lots of options at my disposal in case the hospitals are overwhelmed or there is a medicine shortage. Here are the top 20!
