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RE: First Aid for the Homestead- Part 1
Thank you. Natural remedies and essential oils is something I don't have much experience with. I'm learning though! A friend of mine uses basil essential oil for joint pain associated with Lyme disease. He said it works instantly, so I'm intrigued.
There are so many things. Some of my everyday uses are Oregano, which is a hot oil, and must be diluted to use. It can burn the skin if not deluited. I take Olive oil or Coconut Oil as my main carrier oils. I take an ounce or so and add a few drops of Oregano, ginger, lavender, or others to rub on areas that are painful. I use raw garlic if I get a fast raise in blood pressure that is way high. It will drop it fast and then you can call the doctor. I peel ginger and add 3 parts water to 1 part honey. I cook on simmer for over 1 hour. The liquid is a good ginger sauce for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, etc. I can the sauce to have on hand when I want. The ginger I then dry and I have it to eat as needed for indigestion or pain relief. Ginger tea is great also. Combine ginger and turmeric in stir fries and you will get a lot of benefits. Sugar will stop bleeding on a deep cut very fast. Then you can butterfly it if it looks like it needs stitches. Food and herbs if used correctly can take care of most of your needs.
We have used Ginger and tumeric quite a bit. I've made Ginger tea and Ginger beer. We also make kombucha and I have done a second ferment with Ginger and honey. Awesome! I agree. "Let thy food be thy medicine". I can't remember who said that but it is good.
I make my own kombucha too @goatgarden ~ And with a second ferment of finely chopped organic ginger. Will have to add a little honey as well sometimes.
Speaking of honey. It's also great for putting onto cuts. A friend cut the top of one of her fingers really badly and just applied manuka honey and a firm bandage ~ It healed SO well.
Honey is an amazing thing.