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As a prepper, it is good to make a study of herbal medicine because you never know when you will be cut off from modern medical care. You should concentrate on building a herbal library so you can understand all that herbs and herbal formulations can do for you.
There are many great books on herbal medicine but one reference work that is indispensable is the PDR for Herbal Medicines
.
It is considered the bible of herbs. It gives details on all the latest
research on each herb, its scientifically documented effects, its folk
remedy effects and interactions with prescription drugs.If you are buying just two books on herbal medicine, PDR for Herbal Medicines
should definitely be one of them.While it is impossible to make a comprehensive list of every useful herb that you should have, here is a list of medicinal plants that you can grow in most gardens that frequently show up in the top must have lists of healing herbs.
For our top 10 list of healing herbs, we will be looking at the properties of
- Aloe Vera
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chamomile
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Garlic
- Peppermint
- Sage
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
Aloe Vera is an extremely useful plant for treating you both externally and internally.
Externally, its juice is best known as a treatment for burns, including sunburns – helping to soothe the damaged skin. But it can also be used to help soothe the pain of all types of skin conditions from bug bites to dry skin from eczema.
The juice and also be drunk – allowing it to treat a variety of internal upsets – including digestive problems, colitis, constipation, poor appetite and many other digestive tract woes.
Cayenne Pepper
In addition to a favorite spice for chili and a good source of vitamin C, Cayenne Pepper has a variety of medicinal properties.
Some of the medicinal uses of Cayenne include an aid to digestion, used as a gargle for sore throats, as a control for internal and external bleeding and as a powerful stimulant.
Chamomile
Chamomile has a mild sedative effect. Most people are familiar with Chamomile in the form of Chamomile tea, which promotes better sleep. In addition to its calming properties, Chamomile can be used in warm compresses for ear and eye issues, help with indigestion, morning sickness, nervousness and a variety of nervous disorders.
Dandelion
Who would think that the hateful summer lawn weed Dandelion could be so good for you.
But it is.
In addition to using it in salads, it has a variety of positive medicinal effects. Just some of the things it is good for include being a cleansing tonic for the blood, improve liver function, normalize blood sugar levels, help calm a variety of gastric disorders and help alleviate the symptoms of gout.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a powerful herb. It helps strengthen the immune system – allowing you the ability to better fight against colds, sore throats, bronchitis, etc. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and useful for alleviating arthritis pains. It can also help clear the respiratory tract of mucus for certain conditions.
Garlic
In addition to being a wonderful cooking ingredient, garlic has remarkable health giving properties. Just some of the benefits derived from eating this tasty bulb include antibiotic properties, anti flu properties, pain reliever for toothaches and earaches as well as helping with joint pain.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a great digestive aid and has a variety of additional uses. It can help alleviate headaches, muscle spasms and cramps, used in compresses to relieve pain and help clear sinus infections. All in all, it is a very useful herb.
Sage
Sage has a wide variety of uses. As a tea, it can help alleviate depression. It can also be used as a means of cleaning teeth and dealing with bad breath. Placing sage in a bath can help reduce fevers, help with stomach troubles, flu symptoms and even as an external poultice to help wounds heal faster.
Tea Tree
Tea tree is a powerful antiseptic, useful to help with insect bites and cuts. It is also an anti fungal and has been shown to help with fungus conditions on the feet – such as athletes foot. It can also be used to treat cold sores, yeast infections and acne.
Thyme
Thyme is a powerful herb for treating common gastric symptoms such as colic and bad breath. It can also help with a variety of lung problems, sore throats, nasal drips, whooping cough and as a fever reduction agent.
The above list represents just an introductory glance at what these powerful and easy to grow herbs can do to keep you in tip top shape. You should research and record all the beneficial effects of common herbs that you can grow in your garden so that you will have your own home-grown pharmacy in times of emergency.
Also, be sure to invest time in researching herbal combinations. Often the power of herbal medicine can be multiplied by combining complimentary herbs to build a much more effective remedy from the combination as compared to the effects of the individual herbs.
Here are a few books that can further your education.
- The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook: A Home Manual
- Encyclopedia
of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key
Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments
- Encyclopedia
of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key
Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments
- Rosemary
Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils,
Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family
- Herbal Antibiotics, 2nd Edition: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-resistant Bacteria
selections on Amazon.
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