Our travelling first aid kit
I have had multiple requests lately to share details of what I stock in our family health care/first aid kit
so below you will find a comprehensive list of many natural products we reach for first
it is often changing as I discover new {or sometimes very old} approaches to health care
Homeopathic kit
Ainsworths 42 essential remedies (mini kit in a hard case with a comprehensive book)
Essential oils
Preferred organic and Australian where possible, The Oil Garden and Warbotanicals are favorites
{i travel with over 30 essential oils, below are the most oft used, i must get them a lovely case to store them in one day.}
I frequently refer to The Fragrant Pharmacy for guidance on essential oil usage
Lavender
Eaucalyptus
Tea tree
Chamomile
Arnica
Calendula
Peppermint
geranium
Therapeutic quality oils so some can be ingested, follow instructions only
On guard {immune boost, preventative}
Breathe {clears congestion, soothes chest complaints, clears the head}
Past tense {de stress, clear the mind, perspective}
Thanks Jane
Small first aid kit from pharmacy
Updated with fabric bandaids
Good tweezers
nail scissors
Non adhesive pads (good for covering wounds, cuts, scrapes, this helps keep them clean when we are outdoors a lot)
Paper tape to seal the pads on
Herb teas
{i currently have a supply from Highland Herbs in Tasmania}
Cold and flu blend {peppermint, yarrow, elderflower, thyme, hyssop. Echinacea, fennel, ginger}
Calm kids blend {nettle, lemon balm , spearmint, alfalfa, chamomile, calendula}
Licorice (coughs)
Herb tincture
Coughs and colds blend
olive leaf extract
echinachea tincture
Balms and ointments
Pawpaw ointment
Calendula ointment
Arnica ointment
Insect repellant (my own)
Burns cream Martin & Pleasance (homeopathic)
Cold sore cream (from Alchemy Bellingen {Hypericum &calendula tinctures, bergamot tea tree and
hypericum ess oils in vitamin e cream})
we also use
vitamin c powder with Hesperidin
apple cider vinegar
raw honey
organic garlic
Flower essences
Physical, mental and emotional well being
{I have my stock from Living Flower Essences in Western Australia}
Rescue remedy
Accident relief cream (bumps, bruises, aches, sore throat, sore belly) Living Essences 1ltr
Body bliss cream (relaxant, kids massage, anxiety, asthma) Living Essences 1ltr
Serenity for Women spray
Contentment for Men spray
Sneeze Ease spray
Travel ease spray
Harmony and Relaxation spray
WA living flower essences practitioner kit to create our own personalized remedies of these beautiful subtle helpers
I often refer to The Guide to Child’s Health if I am presented with a circumstance which is unfamiliar.
wishing you all happiness and good health
always get help on how to use health products from a qualified practitioner you trust
xx
what do you reach for to promote good health?
what would you add to this list?
what magic remedy have you discovered to share with us all?
if I remember anything else I will update this list…
I have been thinking about home remedies and have wanted to learn more about them for our little family – then i meet you at our beach and find this post. So wonderful to cross paths with you this evening.I think you have a beautiful way about you and it shines through on this blog
xx
Thank you April. I’m so glad it helps! That was lovely for me also to connect with your smiley face and gentle way. I will look up your website next week and maybe look you up next time I am in emerald. Or see you in bellingen!
Roselinde
Hello again,
Yes please look me up next time you travel through our little town and i hope to bump into you in bellingen as well.
My website is online now http://www.april-phillips.com
Also started a blog
Have enjoyed following your blog – gorgeous, honest and insightful
Xxa
hi rosie, we like to keep umeboshi around for alkalising and tummy problems, and overeating. kuzu is also great as a strengthener after an illness, tummy soother too.
have you heard about garlic on the foot when ill?
x tali
Always like reading that kind of information – chemistry shouldn’t be involved in our lives as much as it is…
I agree and i would love to see more sharing of home remedies
Thankyou for visiting
Roselinde