A first aid kit is an essential item to have in any household or workplace but how do you go about making are you are using natural or herbal products.  There is an array of herbal preparations available that are effective substitutes for the over-the-counter products that are usually on offer in a first aid kit.  To create a first aid kit that avoids chemical preparations, is effective and potent follow these guidelines:

Antimicrobial salve
Look for a salve or ointment that contains comfrey and any herbs such as echinacea, calendula, St John’s wort or plantain.  These herbs are great at soothing affected areas and accelerating the healing process.  For any grazes or burns also keep a bottle of lavender or rosemary to hand.  For puncture wounds use Echinacea tincture instead.

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