Super Q... Allergy relief!!!!

I have been so sick of allergies! Drinking nettle tea really helps but after about 4 days it irritates my stomach. I have found something I am trying now called Super Quecertin. Its completely natural! I took 6 yesterday it was the first day I have taken it. Today I will take two. Yesterday I didn't get the usual allergy headache in the evening! Fingers crossed!! You can find Super Q at any natural health food store! I was told that children can also take this for seasonal allergy if they can swallow the pill... make sure you check out the size of the pill though bf buying for your kid! They are really large capsules!

Happy Herbal Healing!

Prepping with herbs- Echinacea Tincture

So we are going to be doing a bit of talking here on WWA about prepping for disasters today! You never hear a lot about preppers and herbs? I have to ask myself why? Seems like this would be a natural connection since preppers are prepping and storing food indefinitely? If your a prepper you should start learning herbs!
Tinctures!! Yes lets talk tinctures!!!
In truth, I use very few tinctures for my family and myself these days. I prefer to add herbs to my food or drink them in teas, enjoying their continual nourishment when added to our diet.
But I do however store them!
I suggest your first tincture for your SHTF stockpile to be Echinacea! Here is where you find it: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=Echinacea+purpurea

So during a stressful disaster time people are more likely to get sick due to lack of cleanliness, dehydration, and stress!

Use your echinacea tincture once a month for two weeks on each individual of your group to keep your community healthy during SHTF!

Echinacea has long been used to boost immunity to all sorts of nasty germs including flu and the common cold!! It also is an excellent wound cleaner for people and animals!

So I ordered this dry herb that looks like grass what do I do with it now?
Well, you will need a ½ pint jar, ½ cup of dried echinacea, and 100 proof vodka to fill your jar. (I have ran into quite a few people that are all anti booze to make your meds and prefer glycerine... and Ill address you people later)

STEP 1:Fill the jar ½ way with dried echinacea
STEP 2: Pour 100 proof vodka over the leaves until the jar is full.
STEP 3: Stir and cap your tincture in progress.
STEP 4: LABEL your tincture!!!!!
STEP 5: Shake daily for 6 weeks! If you forget one day no biggie just shake when you remember!
STEP 6: Strain through cheese cloth into dropper bottles (dark colored!)

Shelf Life? Indefinite! Make sure you label the dropper bottles and seal them tightly! Keep out of sunshine and in a cool dark place!

  I have found that this formula will knock out even the most stubborn illnesses. To prevent illness, you’d take 3 full dropperfuls once a day, but in a crisis mode, you could take a 3 dropperful dose every 30 minutes. I’ve gotten rid of many flu’s in 4 hours dosing every 30 minutes. This is also great for tooth abscesses and can be dropped directly in the ear for ear infections.
Uses: Colds, Flu, Strep, coughs, sore throat, ear infections, abscess, itching, congestions, pink eye, fever
Application: Internally, or as an external wash for wounds Substitute for: antibiotics, OTC cold medications, antibiotic ointments, Neosporin

Homemade Natural Hand Sanitizer!

Ingredients

1 cup pure aloe vera gel (I bought Organic at Mt. Rose Herbs)

1 tablespoon witch hazel

30 drops (1/4 tsp) tea tree oil

10 drops lavender oil (or essential oil of choice)

3-4 drops vitamin E oil (optional)

 

Instructions

In a small glass dish, add the essential oils and stir.

Add the witch hazel and vitamin E oil and stir again.

Add the aloe vera gel and mix very well.

Using a funnel, pour the mixture into your container of choice.

Shake well before using.

 

 

Notes

The vitamin E oil helps to soften hands and will extend the shelf life up to 3-4 months. In either case, the sanitizer should be discarded after 6 months.

 

How Much?

This recipe filled 3 travel size (3 oz) squirt bottles. To fill just one 3 oz bottle, use 1/3 cup aloe vera, 1 teaspoon witch hazel, 10 drops tea tree oil, and 3 drops lavender oil.

 

Containers?

Sally's Beauty Supply has empty containers! 

Herbal Mouthwash How to with Video

Here's the Recipe

1- handful of peppermint leaves
1- handful of plaintain
15- cloves
3-cinnamon sticks
1- quart mason jar
1 fifth of vodka
1 tincture bottle any size as long as it has a dropper and is cobalt or amber

Mix all together shake daily ready in 3 weeks!

To use:
40 drops to one glass of water swish 30 seconds.

Here's the Vid
http://youtu.be/Hj0YDjV6px4

Washing Your Washing Machine on Wed! :) I have a fettish with the letter W :)

Good Morning! Its Wed!! Lets talk about washing your washing machine naturally!
So if your married to a welder you learn very quickly just because it washes doesn't mean its clean!
To clean your washer:
4 cups distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup of baking soda

Put your washer on the hottest, largest setting.
Pour the vinegar in and start the water in the washer.
Let the water fill to the top and agitate 5 mins.
Stop the machine and add the baking soda.
Let the machine set for 30 mins then pop the top and let it finish its cycle!

SHTF Diseases and Herbal Help!

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS! ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT BY A LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF AVAILABLE. ALL INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!!!

1. Tuberculosis- Why? I worked for the state for many years before coming home and in that time I realized just here in MS TB (tuberculosis) runs ramped! People suffering with TB will die, if not given medical treatment. Lets face it Big Pharma can't even provide drugs that really do the trick, They take a long time to work even if they do work. So if a loved one contracts TB first and foremost STOP THE SPREAD!!!!!! How to stop the spread of TB (google it!)
There are no sure fire ways to prevent it but increase your intake of Vita D that will definitely help! Certain herbs and supplements are becoming increasingly important in the fight against TB, especially in the case of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. These alternative supplements help to boost the body’s immune to fight the disease. Ironically, exposure to sunlight is the best way to fight TB.
In a SHTF scenario try to have at least 2 of the following TB herbs on hand
A. Barberry
Barberry or Berberis vulgaris is highly effective in relieving TB symptoms and is used to complement conventional treatment. The active ingredient in barberry is berberine which has bacterial properties and aids in killing the tuberculosis bacteria.
B. Horsetail
The scientific name of Horsetail is Equisetum arvense, and is available as an extract, powder or capsule. TB reduces silica content in the bones and horsetail can replenish this depletion as it contains large amounts of silica and smaller amounts of calcium. Fifteen types of bioflavonoids are also present in horsetail.
C. Garlic
Garlic has anti bacterial properties – it inhibits the mycobacterium tuberculae through the active ingredient Allicin. It also has anti fungal, anti parasitic and anti bacterial properties. One good way to prepare it is by boiling the garlic cloves in water and milk and drink it.
D. Ginseng
Ginseng contains compounds that strengthen pulmonary function, reduce coughing as well as strengthen the immune system. Ginseng has adaptogenic properties, which means it increases the body’s resistance to stress, fatigue and infections, and there are few side effects even if the dosage is exceeded.
E. Pineapple juice
This mixed with a dash of salt, pepper and honey, should be consumed once a day. This concoction helps dissolve the mucus in the lungs.
F. Licorice
Licorice soothes throat pain and alleviates coughing in TB patients. Licorice contains 10 antioxidants, at least 25 fungicides and 9 expectorant compounds!
G. Orange juice
A glass of orange juice with a spoonful of salt, a table spoon of honey and 3-4 mint leaves and be drunk each day, to help reduce expectoration and halt secondary infections. Vita C also helps to boost the immune system. Mint helps dissolve sputum and cleanses and nourishes the lungs. It detoxifies and cleanses the body from all the metabolites of anti-TB drugs as well.
Prepare yourself mentally to lose this member of your tribe.   These herbs will help but there are no guarantees.

2. Hepatitis A- Why? Poor sanitation... easy as that! WASH your hands with soap after pooping!! Hand Sanitizers should be stocked in your bags! Learn how to make soap and stock pile it!!!
No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals completely in a month or two with no lasting damage.
REST!!! NO ALCOHOL!!!! NO FATTY FOODS!!!!
Herbs to help... Lemon Balm Tea and St. John Wort Tincture (both I will be making very soon!)
GARLIC!!!!!!! Fresh or cooked
To help rebuild the liver
Cool Liver Tea Recipe:
Dandelion root, raw or dried not roasted, 1 part
Artichoke leaves 1 part
Oregon grape root 1/2 part
Licorice 1/4 part
Turmeric 1/4 part
Ginger root 1/8 part
Gentian root 1/8 part

If you do not have all use which ones you have! You can dry prepare this tea mixture and seal which I will be doing on my business page within the next month!

3. Cholera- Why? Bad water! Poor sanitation, poor waste disposal!
First and foremost there will be a lot of pain... and that sucks!!!!!!!!The first thing you should do with a cholera patient is start giving them fluids!! Dehydration is the killer here! Fluids, Fluids, Fluids, Fluids and more Fluids!!!
If a person has dysentery or cholera, the water is likely to be contaminated. Do not consume additional microorganisms by drinking contaminated water!! Learn now how to provide yourself with clean drinking water!!!
Do not consume drinks containing added sugar, or drinks containing a significant proportion of natural sugar, such as fruit juice, as these feed the microorganisms, and make the condition worse.
The juice from fresh coconuts is very good for dehydration, as it contains water and many of the nutrients lost during dehydration. Where fresh coconuts are available, these are ideal.

So I began to think what herb would control pain and help with the bowels and it hit me like a huge green leaf :D
Marijuana.... blahhh on the legalities I don't want to go into all that but if you happen to have a stash of or run across some Mary Jane it would be an excellent SHTF herb to store. I wanted to back up my theory on this so I began a bit of research and wallah! Google Mary Jane and Cholera!
If you don't have a hippy friend :D or refuse to partake in the herb then I have a few other tips and tricks that could help but imo MJ is the tip top of the lists for Cholera herbal treatments! blackberry leaves (Rubus fruticosus) are a astringent herb! This will help to remove the bug!
Rice and Tea (no sugar) If you happen to have some tea and rice your in business!! Tea contains tannins, and is used in China for treating diarrhea. Tea needs to be consumed in significant quantities, without milk or sugar, as tannins are made inactive by reacting with the milk, and sugar feeds the microorganisms.
Tea and Rice
In some parts of the world, people are poor and do not have access to many of the things available to more affluent people. In many places, appropriate herbs grow, and may be used. For example, guava and okra are grown in many places.
Where other herbs are not available, dysentery or cholera may be treated with tea and rice, which are readily available and economical in most parts of the world.
A suggested dose for an adult with dysentery or cholera is 1 to 2 liters or more tea, without milk or sugar, two or three times a day. This should be taken half an hour or more before eating boiled rice or other high fiber, low calorie food. Tea contains caffeine.

Mucilaginous Herbs
Once detached from the internal lining of the intestines, the microorganisms need to be carried out through the bowel. Mucilaginous herbs are ideal for this, as they provide a physical mass to carry them out, without providing them with nutrition. Mucilaginous herbs also absorb toxins and carry them out through the bowel.
Psyllium (Plantago species) is a mucilaginous herb ideal for this purpose. Other mucilaginous herbs may also be used. Examples include slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) and marshmallow (Althaea officinalis).
Those not familiar with mucilaginous herbs, may put a spoonful of dried psyllium in a large glass of water, stir, leave to stand for awhile, and observe what happens. The mucilage absorbs the water and swells, and the whole glass of water becomes a mass of mucilage. When this passes through the intestines, it forms large stools.
Okra is food containing a large proportion of mucilage. Okra may be cooked and eaten. It should be chewed well.
A person who has had dysentery or cholera for some time, may also have damage to the internal lining of the intestines. Mucilaginous herbs promote healing of any damaged area. Mucilaginous herbs are also used in the treatment of ulcers in the gastrointestinal system, where they are very effective for promoting healing.

Info from Creepy World Health Organization (I swear their symbol looks creeeepy!!!)
http://www.who.int/topics/cholera/treatment/en/index.html

4.Typhoid- Why same reasons as Cholera bad sanitation bad hygiene! Keep it Clean with Hand Hygiene!!!
BAM! Echinacea !!! In a SHTF scenario you need Echinacea seed, tincture, herb, powder all the EC you can get in your BOB (bugoutbag)
Why? EC is like the Penicillin of herbs I swear!! If you have a good supply keep your tribe on EC 2 weeks out of every month to prevent a ton of stuff. With the lack of great food etc... colds and flu's can be a problem.
Echinacea: Drink sufficient of the hot tea to induce diaphoresis, and administer hourly thereafter until the system is relieved of stagnated wastage.
It is an intestinal antiseptic, although it may not have a direct chemical effect on bacteria, but destroys germs by building the resistance and cleansing the system so that the body itself can resist the germs. It therefore is excellent in the treatment of the serious fevers-typhoid, malaria, and the eruptive fevers, such as measles, chickenpox, and scarlet fever. It is similarly useful in influenza.
Boneset: It is a bitter herbal aid, and in addition to its use in fevers and infections it is taken to improve digestion and assimilation. It was recommended during the Civil War to replace quinine in cases of malaria, as well as for typhoid pneumonia 
Bugleweed: It has been used frequently to reduce the high temperatures of typhoid fever without apparently weakening the patient.
Garlic: It is very well known that garlic contains all the elements except Vitamin D. It is also known that garlic essence warms the body and promotes better circulation of the blood .... Aillin, an oily substance contained in garlic, diluted as much as 200 times can kill typhoid germs.

5. Upper Respiratory Infections- Why? inadequate nutrition, being exposed to elements.
This includes whooping cough, flu, etc... etc....
Over the counter drug to help fight this and stockpile Mucinex!!! Stock it religiously!! Rotate to keep fresh on hand!
A. MMMk! Here is this herb again:::: Echinacea 
Herbal teas prepared from echinacea, licorice root, elm bark
Echinacea is an herb widely used for the prevention or treatment of upper respiratory tract infection.
B.Taking ginger tea several times in a day is one of the most effective natural home remedies for Upper Respiratory Infection. Prepare the tea by boiling one or two teaspoons of freshly ground ginger in water for about ten minutes. Add some honey in it to make this home remedy more effective.
C. Drinking a combination of garlic oil and onion juice mixed in water is one of the most therapeutic natural home remedies for Upper Respiratory Infection, particularly head cold. You can also have garlic soup.
D. Taking a combination of lemon juice extracted from one lemon and a teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water is a highly beneficial in healing Upper Respiratory Infection naturally. Follow this therapy for a few days by taking this mixture about one or two times in a day.

In conclusion if I had 5 herbs I could take with me in my BOB they would be;
1. Echinacea!!!!
2. Garlic
3.Lemon balm
4.Marijuana
5. Ginger

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Forgot to Add for Cholera
Basic hydration recipe is this:
in 1 liter of boiled water add 4 teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Raw Honey Coconut Oil Face Mask!

I am so excited to share with you how to make your own Raw Honey Coconut Oil Face Mask! 

The many benefits of Raw Honey:

First thing that you should know is that that not all honey is created equal. Unfortunately, most of the honey found in grocery stores has been processed with heat, which kills off healing enzymes and destroys a lot of the nutrient-rich content. Raw honey on the other hand is full of healing enzymes and nutrients that are very beneficial for healing your skin.  So what is the definition of “Raw Honey”?  Raw Honey is honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling, or straining; and that has not been heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit during production or storage; or pasteurized.
Why Raw Honey is good for your skin:
Did you know that Raw Honey has the ph of 4.5.?  This means that it raw honey falls within skin’s naturally healthy pH range.  It is also contains antiseptic and antimicrobial properties making it great for healing the skin.  It is especially great at healing cuts and burns by killing bacteria and fungus. Raw honey also contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that brightens the complexion, evens out skin tone, and lightens scars and age spots.  Here are a few skin issues that raw honey does wonders for:

• Acne and enlarged pores
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Hyperpigmentation
• Sensitive, mature, and dull lifeless skin

Now let’s talk about Virgin Coconut Oil and how it benefits your skin:

 Virgin Coconut Oil has small molecular structure which allows for easy absorption through the skin –  helping to soften and smooth the texture of your skin.  Coconut oil has an anti-oxidant property which helps your skin fight against free radicals making it  an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin.


Here is what you are going to need:

1. Virgin Coconut Oil
2. Raw Honey
3. Mixing Bowl
4. Spoon

yes that’s it folk…. simple & easy!
Here is what you do:

1. Mix Virgin Coconut Oil with Raw Honey using a spoon and a mixing bowl (make sure you mix till it is fully incorporated and looks like cloudy honey)
2. Take your fingertips and apply mixture to your face softly because the raw honey may have crystallized and can be kinda rough on your skin if you use too much pressure.
3. Let mixture rest on your face for 15 min and then rinse off gently with lukewarm water – patting face to dry.

Go Herbal!