Quick Natural Remedies for Common Conditions

August 11, 2004

Anxiety:

• Drink chamomile tea, 3 cups a day.

• Take valerian tincture, 1 & #8260;2 to 1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily.

• Take a bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil or place a drop

of lavender oil on a tissue and inhale as desired.

In addition to a tent, herbal remedies are essential to a safe and

fun outdoor adventure.

Blisters:

• To dry a blister, soak a gauze pad in witch hazel, lay it over the

blister and cover with an adhesive bandage. After blister has broken,

wash with a mixture of echinacea extract diluted with an equal part

of water. Finally, apply calendula-comfrey salve and cover with an

adhesive bandage.

Bruises:

• Immediately apply ice to relieve pain and swelling.

• Apply arnica cream or gel twice daily.

Burns:

• Immediately immerse the affected area in cold water until the

burning sensation subsides. Then apply aloe vera gel mixed with

lavender essential oil (5 drops of lavender oil mixed with 1

tablespoon of aloe vera gel).

• For sunburn, soak in a cool bath with 10 drops of lavender

essential oil.

Colds and Flus:

• Take 1 dropperful of echinacea extract four times a day until

symptoms subside.

• Take 1 dropperful of elderberry extract four times a day until

symptoms subside.

• To relieve congestion and soothe a sore throat, drink hot ginger

tea with honey.

• To ease congestion, add 2 drops each of eucalyptus and peppermint

essential oils to hot water; inhale the steam vapors.

Cuts and wounds:

• Add 1 dropperful of echinacea extract to 1 & #8260;2 cup of water as an

antiseptic wash.

• To stop bleeding, sprinkle goldenseal powder directly into the

wound and apply pressure with a clean cloth.

• Apply a salve made from calendula-comfrey — only after a scab has

formed, to prevent trapping bacteria.

Diarrhea:

• Replenish lost fluids and soothe the digestive tract with chamomile

or ginger tea.

• For diarrhea caused by infectious microorganisms, take 1 capsule of

goldenseal three times daily for up to two weeks.

• To boost immunity and fight infection, take 1 dropperful of

echinacea four times daily.

Headache:

• Drink chamomile tea as often as desired.

• For more severe headaches, take 1 & #8260;2 to 1 teaspoon of valerian root =

extract; repeat every two hours until pain abates.

• Take a warm bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil.

• Massage 2 drops of diluted peppermint essential oil onto temples,

forehead and neck. Keep away from eyes.

Indigestion:

• Sip warm chamomile, peppermint or ginger tea.

• Chew on a piece of crystallized (candied) ginger.

Insect bites and stings:

• Cleanse the bite with echinacea extract.

• Apply a drop of undiluted peppermint or lavender oil to relieve

itching and as an antiseptic.

• Mix clay with enough water to make a paste, and apply to the bites

to relieve itching and draw out toxins.

Insomnia:

• Drink a cup of warm chamomile tea.

• For stronger sedative action, take up to 1 teaspoon of valerian

tincture before bed.

• Take a warm bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil.

Jet lag:

• Take eleuthero (100 mg of standardized extract) three times daily

for one week or more before traveling and for one week or longer

following the flight.

Nausea:

• Take 1 to 2 capsules of dried ginger every 15 minutes until

symptoms abate.

• To prevent motion sickness, take 6 to 8 capsules of powdered ginger

about 45 minutes before departing.

• To calm a queasy stomach, chew on a piece of crystallized ginger.

Poison oak/ivy:

• Immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and cool

water, or sponge with alcohol to remove the oily resin.

• If a rash occurs, spray with grindelia extract several times a day.

Strains and sprains:

• Immediately elevate and apply an ice pack to the affected area to

reduce swelling and inflammation. After 24 hours, apply hot

compresses to increase circulation and speed healing.

• Soak in a hot bath with 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.

• Apply arnica cream or gel to the affected area three times daily.

August 13, 2004

Diana,

Are you aware of any natural aromatherapy remedies that might be helpful for labor and delivery?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Rosanne

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Diana

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:55 AM

Quick Natural Remedies for Common Conditions

Quick Natural Remedies for Common Conditions Anxiety: • Drink chamomile tea, 3 cups a day. • Take valerian tincture, 1 & #8260;2 to 1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily.• Take a bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil or place a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and inhale as desired. In addition to a tent, herbal remedies are essential to a safe and fun outdoor adventure. Blisters: • To dry a blister, soak a gauze pad in witch hazel, lay it over the blister and cover with an adhesive bandage. After blister has broken, wash with a mixture of echinacea extract diluted with an equal part of water. Finally, apply calendula-comfrey salve and cover with an adhesive bandage.Bruises: • Immediately apply ice to relieve pain and swelling.• Apply arnica cream or gel twice daily. Burns: • Immediately immerse the affected area in cold water until the burning sensation subsides. Then apply aloe vera gel mixed with lavender essential oil (5 drops of lavender oil mixed with 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel).• For sunburn, soak in a cool bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil.Colds and Flus: • Take 1 dropperful of echinacea extract four times a day until symptoms subside.• Take 1 dropperful of elderberry extract four times a day until symptoms subside.• To relieve congestion and soothe a sore throat, drink hot ginger tea with honey.• To ease congestion, add 2 drops each of eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils to hot water; inhale the steam vapors.Cuts and wounds:• Add 1 dropperful of echinacea extract to 1 & #8260;2 cup of water as an antiseptic wash.• To stop bleeding, sprinkle goldenseal powder directly into the wound and apply pressure with a clean cloth.• Apply a salve made from calendula-comfrey — only after a scab has formed, to prevent trapping bacteria.Diarrhea: • Replenish lost fluids and soothe the digestive tract with chamomile or ginger tea.• For diarrhea caused by infectious microorganisms, take 1 capsule of goldenseal three times daily for up to two weeks. • To boost immunity and fight infection, take 1 dropperful of echinacea four times daily. Headache: • Drink chamomile tea as often as desired.• For more severe headaches, take 1 & #8260;2 to 1 teaspoon of valerian root = extract; repeat every two hours until pain abates. • Take a warm bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil.• Massage 2 drops of diluted peppermint essential oil onto temples, forehead and neck. Keep away from eyes.Indigestion: • Sip warm chamomile, peppermint or ginger tea.• Chew on a piece of crystallized (candied) ginger. Insect bites and stings:• Cleanse the bite with echinacea extract. • Apply a drop of undiluted peppermint or lavender oil to relieve itching and as an antiseptic.• Mix clay with enough water to make a paste, and apply to the bites to relieve itching and draw out toxins. Insomnia: • Drink a cup of warm chamomile tea.• For stronger sedative action, take up to 1 teaspoon of valerian tincture before bed.• Take a warm bath with 10 drops of lavender essential oil.Jet lag:• Take eleuthero (100 mg of standardized extract) three times daily for one week or more before traveling and for one week or longer following the flight. Nausea: • Take 1 to 2 capsules of dried ginger every 15 minutes until symptoms abate.• To prevent motion sickness, take 6 to 8 capsules of powdered ginger about 45 minutes before departing.• To calm a queasy stomach, chew on a piece of crystallized ginger.Poison oak/ivy: • Immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and cool water, or sponge with alcohol to remove the oily resin. • If a rash occurs, spray with grindelia extract several times a day. Strains and sprains: • Immediately elevate and apply an ice pack to the affected area to reduce swelling and inflammation. After 24 hours, apply hot compresses to increase circulation and speed healing. • Soak in a hot bath with 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. • Apply arnica cream or gel to the affected area three times daily.