GINIMO * herbal first aid
Aloe Vera can relieve poison ivy rash, burn and sunburns. You can break off a leave from the fresh plant and apply the inner pulp directly on the skin.
Herbal first aid remedies can provide fast and effective relief for a wide range of mishaps, but the two most important categories are those used in healing wounds, cuts and burns and those with antiseptic properties that are invaluable for combating infections. There are also some known remedies for soothing the nervous system and helping with conditions such as shock, insomnia or nervousness.
Fresh ginger can assist in motion sickness. Chew a piece of fresh ginger root or some crystallized ginger stem.
Bach rescue remedy is a combination of five flowers and is particular useful for emotional shock.
A great natural toothache remedy is to either ground clove or clove oil on the affected tooth. Clove oil is a traditional remedy for toothaches.
Chamomile is gentle enough for children and has mild sedative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It promotes relaxation, relieves indigestion and, when applied topically, soothes skin irritations
Wasp and mosquito bites can be relieved by applying witch hazel, lemon juice or cider vinegar. Lavender or cinnamon oil rubbed on the effected area will help remove the discomfort of the insect bite
Massage lavender or rosemary essential oils into the temples and drink chamomile, lime blossom or lemon balm tea to eliminate headache.
Soak a cotton bud in distilled witch hazel and gently insert into the nostril to stop noise bleed.
Echinacea is widely used as a home remedy for colds and flu and to battle simple infections and against a broad array of pathogens as it boosts the immune functions and secondary directly attack viruses. This makes it a rarity among remedies of all types, including pharmaceuticals. Echinacea does not directly kill bacteria and compare to antibiotic, which kills both good and bad bacteria antibiotic often worsen other bacterial conditions.
Grape seed is one of the most powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals, it is a powerful antiseptic and has shown to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and parasites. Grape seed extract is 20 times more potent than Vitamin C, and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E.
