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10/09/2018 / By Tracey Watson

This can save your life: Seven medicinal plants that Native Americans use for a variety of remedies

There are several excellent reasons for taking the time and effort to learn about natural remedies. Two of the most important of these reasons are: 1) You never know when a natural or other disaster might leave you stranded without access to medication, and 2) Chemical medicines are toxic and bad for you, anyway, so […]

09/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Thyme essential oil has many uses in alternative medicine, as an antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and antioxidant

People have been using plants for various purposes for centuries, most notably for treating different kinds of illnesses. Essential oils derived from these plants, in particular, offer a wide array of medicinal properties that provide relief, prevention, and even reversal of symptoms and side effects. The use of essential oils as medicine for millennia prompted researchers […]

09/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Treating gut spasms with mistletoe

Mistletoe (Viscum album) is popular during the holidays, with people hanging up the plant and kissing under it. However, a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that the popular holiday ornament can do much more than make people come together, what with its ability to treat conditions like colic, hypertension, and diarrhea. In the […]

08/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to solve your medical problems using herbal remedies instead of toxic OTC medicines

You might not know it, but you are locked in a vicious cycle where the over-the-counter (OTC) prescription drugs you take are keeping you from achieving true health. An article on Survivopedia recommends completely dropping the harmful medicine for natural, safer, and actually effective herbal means of healing. OTC drugs are much more dangerous than […]

08/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

8 Medicinal uses of mullein that can help you in a survival situation

Mullein is a backyard weed that was used by native Americans for their medicinal properties. This fascinating plant is known by multiple names such as “Jupiter’s staff,” “Aaron’s rod,” “Jacob’s staff,” and “Flannel leaf.” Though botanists describe mullein as invasive and terribly difficult to eradicate, the weed can be used by preppers during emergency situations. […]

08/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Back to nature: Five of the best medicinal plants to grow in your garden

More often than not, you can find the solution to your ailment in nature. That unassuming-looking weed can actually be a cure for stomach flu or something else. Here, we look at some of the best medicinal plants to have and grow in your garden. While there are many more excellent medicinal plants to add […]

07/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Making medicine after a disaster: North American’s top medicinal plants

Nature is a wonderful source of food, but did you know that you can count on it for medicine too? North America is rife with medicinal plants. Some can speed up the healing process of cuts and bruises, while others can help you get through a bad cold. Either way, we’re surrounded by plants essential […]

04/13/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Survival basics: An easy guide to building your own apothecary

Water. Check. Storable food. Check. Medicinal herb garden. Wait, what? If you’re a “prepper” type who’s been stocking up on survival supplies in anticipation of a potential emergency scenario, perhaps you’ve overlooked the importance of developing your own personal “pharmacy” for when things hit the fan. Having bandages and aspirin on hand is one thing, […]

04/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Oregon grape extract: A natural treatment for psoriasis

Oregon has another reason to be proud of its state flower. The extract of Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) offers a natural way to alleviate the chronic skin condition psoriasis, according to the American Herbalists Guild. As far back as 1900, there have been cases when an individual suffering from psoriasis made a recovery after regularly taking an extract made […]

04/12/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

The medicinal properties and uses of West Indian lemongrass

A pot of lemongrass looks so ordinary that you won’t even give it a second look the way you would a flowering plant – its tall and slender leaves easily blend with its surroundings as if it doesn’t want to call attention to itself. However, you can’t help but pay attention to the tropical plant. Its […]

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