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Herbal First Aid is Jessie's personal collection of safe and simple remedies based on what can be found in the kitchen, most herb stores and pharmacies, the garden and the backyard. Besides specific herbal remedies, there are pages of lists and information to guide you. This is both a basic kitchen items and the sensible first aid kit. The instructions are clear, concise, and practical. In the recipes section you can learn to make ""Rehydration drink"", and produce an isotonic eye wash, a non-toxic insect repellent and green cleaning products. This little booklet can save lives and prevent suffering. One can tell she is ""busy with her hands"" when she writes. The author uniquely combines Western biomedical and Western herbal traditions for a holistic approach to the treatment of emergencies and minor illnesses. Thanks to her decades of experience as a registered nurse and herbal education, Jessie has compiled a terrific first aid resource that will benefit any householder, traveller, camper or rural. Why stumble around on the internet looking for trustworthy information, when a quick look at the Herbal First Aid book will give you sensible, detailed, and easy to follow directions. Feel confident in addressing first aid situations with this book as your guide."" - Donna Chesner, MSc Plant Sciences, Herbalist ""Both modern and old-time, an instructional read that is fun and informative with personal anecdotes."" - Jesse Summers, DOM, Acupuncture Physician ""Did you know: Apple cider vinegar can be used in a compress-soaked sliced potato in apple cider vinegar, placed them on a bandaid, and wrap your foot to heal shoe migraines. (Northern New Mexico folk remedy) If you spot a tick bite, watch the spot for a red bullseye splotch for 30 days to monitor for Lyme disease. For constipation, stew rhubarb and apple together."" These remedies are a practical nobody bought part, don't attempt to replace it back into the body, but cover loosely with a moist saline dressing and call 911. There's a lot of useful medical facts you will learn if you have this manual."" - Jody Benson, Technical editor, Sierra Club member and volunteer

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