For years many people have asked us, “What do you use in your house and when travelling to keep so healthy and avoid the medical route and drugs ?” I have finally put this  article, published years ago in some herbal magazines,  on my own website!

With this kit in your home and mini kit for travelling+ (also see Travel First Aid Kit at end), you will have tools on hand to treat most health challenges!

To questions or to order any of these, please Contact Lorene Benoit  for best prices and personal assistance.

Herbal First Aid Suggestions by Lorene Benoit                                           BEd, MHH CHC, CI, CRA

1. Tei Fu Oil+

One drop internally:

• respiratory and sinus congestion / infection
• sore throat, cough
• mental alertness
• breath freshener
• nausea, motion sickness

1-4 drops topically:

• sore muscles
• muscle spasms and cramps/ Charlie horses
• headaches (on temple and at back of neck)
• bites and stings
• bruises
• cold sores

Inhalation:

• respiratory and sinus congestion and infection

* Tei Fu Massage Lotion also relieves pain, injuries, arthritis and relax muscles, but for traveling light, the pure oil can be used internally, plus added to any healthy carrier oil for massage!

2. Peppermint Oil+

One drop internally:

• settles upset stomach / nausea
• dispels gas from intestinal system, digestive aid
• promotes mental alertness

One drop topically:

• canker sores / cold sores (stings then numbs);
• bites and stings
• headaches (on temple and at back of neck)

3. Tea Tree Oil+

• natural antiseptic, antifungal and disinfectant
• promotes healing of cuts, burns, scrapes, and bruises and sunburn
• stimulates rapid growth of healthy tissue
• internal douche and enema for yeast infections
• kills head lice, add to NS concentrate & use as shampoo

4. Garlic ( NSP High Potency Tablets)

• natural antibiotic in high potency odor controlled tablet
• fights viral and fungal infections
• helps lower blood pressure
• improves circulation
• helps expel parasites

Fresh garlic can be used in the following ways:

• in ears to fight ear infections
• on chest for respiratory congestion (use oil, salve or herbal poultice as barrier to prevent skin burning)
• on wounds to prevent infection

5. Aloe Vera Gel+

• burns and sunburns
• scrapes, minor injuries
• chapped skin
• diaper rash
• combine with NSP Lavender EO to speed healing, lessen inflammation

6. Lobelia+

• bronchial dilator, healthy “puffer” substitute for asthma
• opens lymphatic channels/ helps swollen lymph nodes
• relaxes spasms: bronchial, stomach, bowel, muscles, uterine, heart
  
• relaxes nerves and helps reduce pain
• helps induce vomiting when taken in larger doses; allays vomiting in very small doses – Lobelia is truly a “thinking” herb
• fills nicotine receptor sites to help stop smoking
• Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial: especially effective for microbes involving respiratory system.

7. Capsicum (Cayenne Pepper)+

• stimulates blood flow
• normalizes blood pressure, whether high or low
• helps body to expel mucous
• high Vit. C content helps colds
• takes pain away for sore throat if gargled, then swallowed
• helps for physical shock in accident victims
• helps stop severe bleeding and hemorrhaging, externally and internally

Tei Fu Oil/ Lobelia/ Capsicum can be combined topically to relieve pain and relax muscles for subluxated neck and arthritis.

8. AL-J

• allergies
• respiratory decongestant- helps clear and strengthen lungs & bronchioles
• helps settle stomach and digestion
• pneumonia and other respiratory infections – combine with Oregon Grape or # 12

9. Licorice Root

• promotes stamina and endurance by feeding adrenals to balance them and enable production of natural cortisone
• helps stabilize blood sugar
• prevent mood swings, and dizziness
• helps overcome sugar cravings
• helps drug and alcohol withdrawal
• soothing & healing  for ulcers
• helps with anorexia
• mild decongestant and expectorant for dry cough

10. Probiotics+

Lorene works with 5 excellent probiotics: Probiotic Eleven, Bacillus Coagulans+, Bifidophilus Flora Force, Acidophilus Bifidophilus & Children’s Probiotics. 

Email her for a comparison chart or book a consultation to set up your specific program. All quality probiotics help rebuild Microbiome and: 

• keep colon in optimum working order by ensuring probiotic bacterial growth
• contain prebiotics to ensure growth of probiotics (pro life)
• renew friendly flora which is destroyed by antibiotics, external environmental toxins & internal toxins
• help control yeast levels
• help keep bowel elimination working properly, which elevates immune response

11. Liquid Chlorophyll

• natural deodorizer to help eliminate odour and toxins from the inside out: smelly feet , bowel movements, and bad breath
• blood builder: increases oxygen and hemoglobin  levels in blood / helps anemia
• good drink during labour, provides energy and minerals
• disinfects injuries to help them heal, good for fighting infections
• helps alkalize blood stream from acidic food, stress & toxins
• contains no calories, sugar or chemicals, inexpensive, and tastes great!

12. Echinacea & Golden Seal

• Combination makes this formula a powerful infection fighter / antiseptic / immune stimulant combination

Echinacea

• non-specific immune stimulating effect to help body contain infection
• helps to produce white blood cells and antibodies

Golden Seal

• tones gastro/intestinal/lung and stomach- KING of mucous membranes
• helps improve digestive and all liver functions
• diabetics – helps lower blood sugar levels (if used by hypoglycemics, add Licorice Root or use Oregon Grape)
• topically helps heal injury, infections for cuts, scrapes, abcesses

(also see Oregon Grape – is comparable to Golden Seal, less expensive and not endangered)

Echinacea / Golden Seal combined with Capsicum and Lobelia

• dilute with water and gargle for sore throat, then swallow

13. HRP-C (CA) / VS-C (US)+

• builds natural immunity to combat all viruses, fungus, parasites and candida
• helps draw out impurities from liver
• helps detoxify heavy metals (post dental amalgam removal, vaccines, metal toxicity)
• One of the BEST for all viruses, including Herpes, Shingles, Colds, Flus

14. Vitamin C:   Time Release 1000mg capsules or 500mg/ tablets or Vit C with Zinc Lozenges

• neutralizes toxins and chemical poisonings, including mercury
• free radical scavenger, antioxidant
• increases immunity;  helps prevent and get over colds, flu

15. Silver Guard, Silver Shield, Silver Gel+, Silver Solution 18-24 ppm

Contact Lorene Benoit to determine best for you.

• All can be internally and externally safely to kill over 600 bacteria viruses and molds
• All benefits of colloidal silver but many times more effective
• Cannot overdose (no blue skin argylosis with these!)
•  great anti-infection for everything from airborne to digestive and parasitical
• See many uses & testimonies for Silver

16. Ginger+

• relieves upset stomach, indigestion, cramps, flatulence, and diarrhea
• stimulates circulation to help relieve pain and inflammation
• relieves motion sickness, morning sickness, and nausea

17. Pau D’Arco Lotion

• relieves itching and pain
• helps with acne, eczema,psoriasis
• poison ivy
• snakebites
• wounds
• boils, fungal infections,
• hemorrhoids
• Can add Authentic Essential Oils for additional healing

18. Cascara Sagrada (Sacred Healing Bark)

• herbal laxative, works by increasing peristalsis–
• stimulates secretions in the entire digestive system including the liver, gallbladder, stomach and pancreas
• promotes the growth of friendly bacteria in the colon
• the longer you use it, the less you need – the opposite of OTC drug laxatives
• Lorene’s preferred use in in formulas such as LBS or LB-X.

19. Passion Flower

• herbal sedative that induces relaxation
• relieves muscle tension and anxiety
• relaxes smooth muscles of digestive tract
• helps treat stress, headaches due to nervous tension, and insomnia
• Many people choose to use in formula such as HPV, which combines Passion Flower with Hops and Valerian.

Travel First Aid  Kit

For travel to tropical or overseas destinations, we take the following:

• #1 Tei Fu
• #2 Peppermint
• #3 Tea Tree
• #5 Aloe Vera Gel
• #6 Lobelia
• #7 Capsicum (can just take 10 capsules – a little goes a long way)
• #10 Probiotics- Bacillus Coagulans requires no refrigeration
• #13 HRP-C or VS-C for infection
• #15 Silver Gel &/or Liquid
• #16 Ginger

PLUS:

• Digestive Enzymes (CA) / Food Enzymes (US) – take 1 with each meal unless meal is just peeled fruit. The  HCl acid, pancreatin, and other enzymes help destroy parasites and to prevent intestinal disorders of all types including Montezuma’s Revenge, Thai Trots & other traveller’s food poisoning.
• One of the following for diarrhea, constipation, colic:

UC3-J  (Slippery Elm, Marshmallow, Plantain, Bugleweed, Rose Hips, Chamomile), OR Slippery Elm OR Psyllium Hulls Combo: take as needed. More effective to open capsules and make tea, or bulk Psyllium Hulls Combo.

• You can also use any of the above as a drawing poultice – open capsule and add enough water to make paste. Hemorrhoids, take as above or as suppository. Promotes growth of intestinal bacteria.
• Can be used for constipation, as added fibre taken with lots of water.
• Activated Charcoal (US)– food poisoning, parasites, intestinal cramps. Adsorbs toxins and takes them out via the bowel. Take 2-3 capsules as needed.

The following are additional possibilities, but the above 13 items usually cover everything and all fit into a small pouch. Small ziplock baggies and film canisters work well. You likely won’t use them all – keep them well stored in your Travel First Aid Kit and they will be on hand when you need them and ready for your next trip. Also useful to have on hand for home use.

• AD-C – Chinese formula to restore Chi – Jet Lag, Swelling, Pain, Anti-Depressant

Take 1 every 2 hours going, take 2 every two hours on return flight to prevent or lessen jet lag. Also used for any “blocked chi” conditions, including headaches, muscle or joint pain, swellings, especially with sudden onset.

• Lavender Essential Oil – anti-inflammatory, useful for burns, sores, relaxant promotes sleep, anti-microbial (good choice for spritzer). Other Oils in KIT are wonderful for First Aid – zip lock them!

*Special note Silver Guard: 1 large bottle of the Silver 473 ml. unopened in packed luggage, can be used upon arrival- 1 tsp/1 capful each per day. You can also put some in a spray bottle (under 100 ml) to take on the plane and spray to breathe and protect your throat while enroute to prevent “Germ-laden airplane air sickness”, as I call it. If you don’t want to do the spray, the gel can also be dabbed in the nostrils to prevent airborne bugs; the tube is 85 ml, so you can take it on plane in a zip lock baggie.The Gel is wonderful for any kind of rashes, sun burn or wounds.

To order any of these, please Contact Lorene Benoit  for best prices and personal assistance. Lorene will help you order, and can book a private class to ensure you are confident in how to use these.