Re: natural products for first aid kit

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> Hello Bee,

> I would like to know what natural products you would recommend as part of a

first aid kit.

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> My son got his first bee sting today on his hand, and I was able to finally

neutralize the toxin with oil of oregano mixed with olive oil . Luckily, he only

developed minor symptoms: redness, slight swelling of the hand, and pain.

+++Hi Anne. Baking soda is the first thing necessary in a first aid kit. It

helps with all insect bites, skin issues/rashes, and can be used for many other

things, i.e. baths to assist detoxification, an upset stomach, for ear and eye

rinses, etc.

+++Other things for a first aid kit are:

-3% hydrogen peroxide

-White Willow Bark for pain

-castor oil and flannel for many helpful treatments

-unrefined coconut oil

-extra virgin olive oil

> So far, I can only think of coconut oil (for cuts, rashes) and oil of oregano

(burns, insect bites).

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> I'm also wondering if using essential oils in general to treat ailments will

halt the body's elimination of toxins. I'm assuming some oils are safe to use

as natural treatments without interfering with healing. I was only able to find

two articles on essential oils (one on the definition, and one on clove oil).

+++I think using too much essential oil of any kind, or too often, can interfere

with natural detoxification. Those treatments should only be used to " assist, "

like oil of oregano or clove oil used for pain, for short periods of time.

Bee