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Minor Wounds and Bruises

Cleansing Wounds

Herb: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Remedy: Make a yarrow lotion, allow to cool, and use as a wash.

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Herb: Calendula (Calendula officinalis, p. 73)
Remedy: Make a calendula lotion with 2 heaping tsp of herb to 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water, or use the tincture neat or diluted in water. Apply either preparation to the wound.
Note: Calendula tincture will sting strongly, but it has a greater antiseptic action.

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Herb: Aloe vera (Aloe vera)
Remedy: Cleanse the wound with the gel and cover with a dressing soaked in gel. Change frequently.

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Herb: Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Remedy: Apply distilled witch hazel (available over the counter) to the affected area 2–3 times a day

Healing Wounds

Herbs: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), aloe vera (Aloe vera)
Remedy: Apply comfrey ointment at the edges of the wound or, once a scab has formed, use a comfrey poultice. Use aloe vera gel to cleanse the wound.
Caution: Do not use comfrey on an open wound.

Bruises

Herbs: Arnica (Arnica montana), witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Remedy: Apply arnica ointment to bruises and swellings 2–3 times a day, or use distilled witch hazel.
Caution: Do not use arnica on broken skin.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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