First Aid Kit - The simple version

I sometimes double up with a post, if I think it is important....adding it here and also at the Down to Earth forum....so for those that read both, I apologise ahead of time.


I also want to take time to welcome the newbies to my blog.....I am humbled at the huge response I have been getting with the things I write about. I have now had over 10,500 visitors to my blog, and I only started it in February this year...Wow, that's a big deal for me. 


I have no writing skills, I usually just write the way I speak. I barely do any research before writing, and I'm not always sure that's best....I love how detailed Rhonda's posts are on her blog...she is a very talented lady, with excellent writing and researching skills. She gives you all the information you need to know on a subject. After reading her blog, you come away feeling confident in your new found knowledge and ready to take on the world.


I added this post on the forum as I think it will benefit others...and I will enjoy watching it grow with everyone else's ideas and remedies....


I hope to get the same or similar response here too. So if you like what you read today, please leave a comment, even better, add a few of your simple remedies. I would love to hear from you!

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Do you have a simple First Aid Kit based on home remedies?

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Here you will find a selection of things to keep in an airtight container, this is excellent for travelling or while on holidays or even at home. For travelling or holidays, it doesn’t take up much room and if needed, it’s cheaper to have on hand than a visit to the shops or chemist.

I have only included an example with each remedy. You may have your own to add. 

With this small amount of remedies in your First Aid Kit you will be able to treat almost anything that comes along.

SIMPLE FIRST AID KIT ENGREDIENTS

• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Bach Rescue Remedy
• Cloth  (When the skin is broken, I like to apply a salve of Vaseline and an antiseptic like Lavender Oil, then cover with small square of clean cloth, applied to the skin with Micropore tape. Any sized wound can be dressed this way.)
• Clove Oil
• Cornflour – Cornstarch Powder
• Cotton Buds and Balls
• Eye Bath
• Fresh Parsley
• Garlic cloves
• Honey
• Hot Water
• Lavender Oil
• Onion
• Panadol
• Parsley
• Small Scissors
• Micropore Tape
• Tea-Tree Oil
• Thermometer
• Tweezers
• Vanilla Extract
• Vaseline

AILMENTS AND REMEDIES

Bee Stings – Apply honey after removing the stinger to calm the sting. Follow with diluted Lavender and Water as an antiseptic.

Cuts & Abrasions – Dilute a few drops of Lavender or Tea-Tree Oil in water to clean cuts.

Ear Ache – Grate an onion, collect the juice and place a few drops in the ear; the volatile oils in the juice is excellent for an earache.

Headache – Dab a drop of Lavender Oil on both temples and the back of your neck; follow up with bed rest for half an hour or more.

Insect Bites – Rub a cut onion on the bite. The itch should stop immediately. Make a fresh cut each time you apply.

Nappy rash – Dilute a spoonful of honey in the bathing water...this will be soothing and provide an antiseptic; followed by drying carefully and sprinkling cornflour on the affected area.

Or a Cotton bud with a few drops of Clove Oil placed on the tooth that is hurting. One of the properties in Clove is Eugenol, which is an anaesthetic used by dentists.

Or crush a fresh clove of garlic and press it on the tooth; Garlic juice contains arsenic, which is a natural anaesthetic which acts immediately. This should numb the pain within minutes.

Pain & Fever – Simple remedies followed by a recommended dose of Panadol.

Poisonous Ocean Critter bites or stings – Place the bitten area in the hottest water you can stand, and then seek medical advice. This will give you some comfort while getting to medical help. I was advised this from the Poisons Information Centre when I was stung by a Fortescue fish.

Sleep – Cotton ball with a few drops of Lavender under your pillowslip.

Sore Throat – Suck on a spoonful of honey to relieve a sore throat.

Stomach Upset – Add a few drops of vanilla extract and some honey to a warm drink with help an upset tummy.

Or drink a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar. This will ward off any underlying bugs making you feel uncomfortable. This is excellent for a full blown stomach bug. It is easier to drink in a small amount of Orange Juice or Orange Cordial.

Stressful situations – Four drops under the tongue of Bach Rescue Remedy 4 times a day - Rescue Remedy is a blend of homeopathic preparations of flower essences that has had a long history of providing relief to people who’ve experienced emotional or physical shock. It’s now available in most health food stores and is invaluable to ease the trauma out of an experience such as a dog bite or car accident or loss of a pet.

Stuffy Head Cold – Place a Cotton ball with a few drops of Tea Tree Oil under your pillowslip.

Sweating – Dry carefully and apply cornflour (cornstarch powder)

Sunburn – Dab 100% Apple Cider Vinegar on your sunburn, you will soon feel relief....

You could also apply cold black tea instead, as Tea is easily available.

Teething Pain – Rubbing a little Vanilla Extract on a baby’s gum feels warm and calming, but also relieves pain from teething.

Toothache – Crush a couple of fresh parsley leaves with a little bit of salt, and then put the mixture on the aching tooth.

Or crush a fresh clove of garlic and press it on the tooth; Garlic juice contains small doses of arsenic, which is a natural anaesthetic which acts immediately. This should numb the pain within minutes.

Or a Cotton bud with a few drops of Clove Oil placed on the tooth that is hurting. One of the properties in Clove is Eugenol, which is an anaesthetic used by dentists.

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If you are planning to make up this kit, it is also a good idea to copy and print off the list of ailments with remedies, that way you can recall what each remedy is for.

Oh, I forgot to add garlic, parsley and an onion to the photo, sorry!

 I like to keep it simple with common remedies that are obtained easily.

Do you know of any other ailments that can be treated with this Simple First Aid Kit?

Maybe you have your own kit that you could share with us?