Herbal Tonics, Formulas and Recipe Series

Cold ,Flu and daily health Syrup

This syrup can be taken daily as a general health Tonic. It's high level of vitamin C and flavanoids will keep your immune system maintained all year. it also has vitamins B6,B12 and more to help support the central Nervous system.
God Bless,

1. Yield 16 oz. aprox.
First take 2 cups of distilled water and bring it to a hard boil
Add 1/2 cup of dried elderberries
Add 1/3 cup of dried rose hips
Add 1 cinnamon stick
Add 8 cloves
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh ground Ginger root
Add 1/2 teaspoon of thyme
Lower to a low low  simmer and add cover let simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by one half.

2. Let cool
3. Add 1 cup of raw wildflower honey mix well and bottle in dark bottles.

Dosage: 
ADULTS, When sick take 1 tablespoon per hour. for General Health Tonic take 1 tablespoon daily.

Vital Elements Needed for Proper Prepping both conventionally and naturally

Food, Water, Medicine, "Personal Hygiene Products"

Look at this list backwards; 

In Brief:

Lack of personal hygiene = "Bacteria(s) 2. Bacteria(s) = illness' which need medicine to heal or repair or eliminate. 3. Illness' need medicine but also nutritional supplementation(s).  In order to provide true nutrition to ALL our main systems we need Good Food and a Pure Water Source to maintain overall hydration health for this to gets applied to all our main systemsRemoving one element from the necessary elements to survive will effect all the main systems of the human body; Respiratory, Circulatory, Central Nervous System as del as the skeletal and muscular systems. 

If there is a lack of:

Personal Hygiene products 

what will happen? 

Bacteria(s) become present

Your immune system gets effected, by the added stress from the bacteria(s)

illness sets in.

Medicine(s)?  will be needed to counter and defeat the ill effects of the bacteria(s)

furthermore with the high expenses of western medicine  what would happen if doctors could no longer afford to practice not only because of financial reasons but government regulations. what will you also do for dental care and maint. or …

How about pain management,and diseases and virus’  and other aliments?

There are natural medicines and are abundant to wildcraft to list a few.

Ginger. to help with inflammation and nausea and has anti viral properties

Dandelion a natural detox / blood purifier

Lawn daisies good for cold flus’ bronchitis

Pine needles  powerful antiseptic

Cinnamon another powerful antiseptic

Burdock a powerhouse of a detox/ blood purifier 

Ginseng all natural form of energy

Willow bark a natural form of pain management with an aspirin like effect

Slippery elm bark for nutritional support, colds, flus’ and to make poultices for bone breaks or sprains.

Wild cherry bark. a natural solution for acid reflux and for caught

Napal great solution for diabetes

Cattail root the natural starch in the white part of the root is a natural form of energy/food

Skullcap a nervine to help calm the central nervous system, a natural solution for anxiety.

Juniper. a powerful antiseptic for urinary tract infections

Elder berries a powerhouse for severe colds flus’ bronchitis and pneumonia and as well as an everyday health tonic to maintain your immune system particularly when taken with rose hips. a powerhouse form of vitamin C.

Wild strawberry leaves Good to regulate irregular sugar levels with diabetics.

Mullein a powerful antiviral will kill any virus on contact.

Chicory a powerful detox for the respiratory system

Spearmint after only 3 day of oral care use will prohibit any plaque growth.

Lavender used for skincare and light topical pain management a nervine that calms the central nervous system

Goldenseal a powerful and pure antiseptic.can be used as an eyewash to help pink eye.

Others that can be bought at local supermarket as spices (ORGANIC)

Black strap molasses Good to help heal cracked, broken or bruised ribs.

Turmeric a natural and powerful anti-inflammatory and good liver cleanser good for diabetics.

Ginger powder another powerful anti inflammatory and with anti viral properties.

Flax seeds a good source of Fiber and omega3 fatty acids for nutritional and heart support and has more Ligans than most other plants

Thyme a powerful antibiotic with antiviral and anti bacterial properties.

Basil

Cilantro this is goos to swat raw for it provides chlorophyl which delivers oxogen to the blood for further delivery to all your main systems and your brain.

Oregano a powerful antibiotic with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Clove bud an all natural anesthetic with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Cinnamon a powerful antiseptic that will also help with better blood circulation particularly to nerve endings this is due to its antiseptic properties and used topically with a well diluted essential oil.

Garlic a powerful  anti biotic with anti viral properties

Water:  Proper hydration is vitally important so that proper absorption levels of vitamins and minerals are maintained. Also water assists in the delivery of oxogen to your main systems at a molecular level through the blood stream and digestive strict. particularly targeting the Central Nervous System. this will directly aid in the maintenance of healthy neurotransmitters for healthy brain activity and all main system optimal functionality.

There is a natural Solution also to purify water using an essential Oil “NIAOLI”

Secondly,On a water system I highly recommend and have myself is the Mini Works MSR micro filter . This is issued to the US marines. Also note others due to wear from the dirty water supplies need to be replaced yes, (the Whole Filtering System) this unit has a maintenance kit that is very inexpensive and is comparable and if not bet than the other models out there I also cary a spare filter with my system.

Food: 

Food preparations  are great but what happened when they run out there are many types of Solutions for this: and to list a few…

1. Long Term Food Storage Preps  Freeze dried this process retains more nutritional

 value

Canning For moderate Term Self Life( Read our Post on natural Solutions for Botulism)

Gardening: Use open pollinator Non GMA seeds for best crop yield. also get involved with seed banks.

Hunting and trapping; for a fresh meat source.

Natural Solutions:

Wild Berries

Slippery Elm Bark will provide all nutritional support one would need, but even with this there will be a need to fill your stomach with roughage so that you feel a full effect.

Bee pollen this is classified as a supper food and is loaded with mineral and vitamins particularly b complex.

Spiruilina This to another superfood provide vital nutrition to your main systems as well as promoting healthy oxygen levels in the blood.

Chlorella Yet another supper food that will help provide nutrient to all your main systems for survival.

Wild Catails the cattail itself can be roasted and the root can be eaten as a starch for food supplementation as well as a natural source of energy.

Burdock eat the leave stems for a good source of vitamin b6

In Conclusion , People  must work together and not try to delegate all survival tasks and resources to themselves but with realistic and reliable individuals also remember we should also take glare of the disabled and the elderly regardlessly. and above all we MUST put GOD FIRST and include him in all we do plan and learn. Go to the post Hope Herbs and the graces off God and after you read it watch the short training video at the end and you will be amazed what you just learned and pass it around.

Refferences:

Vital Survival Herbs:

Making a Powerful Survival Tonic: 

3 Superfood’s that will help you survive a food shortage:

Preparing for a seasonal Change "Slippery Elm Bark"

Preparing for a seasonal change "BEE POLLEN":

There are also Video sections for beginners on my site for building a bug out, good, and inch bag(s)

The Power of Herbs for Preppers Series "Setting Up Herbal Shop for the first time and Why herbal Medicine"

First Off

So what's so great about herbal medicine?

To begin by learning about medicinal herbs and there applications allows one to eliminate the "MIDDLE MAN" when it comes to Medicine. Yes, this means broken bones as wetland sometimes even unnecessary surgery. e.g. gaul stones( no surgery may be necessary Lemon juice will solve that problem and more. read our post on Lemons and Limes. Secondly, you free yourself from the governments intervention once you become dependent on them for medicine for whatever reason they almost own you. and they can eventually dictate what and where and how much you take and even its availability. Doubt IT?... then read this post on herbs for Epilepsy.

Bottom Line! Herbal remedies aid aliments in a healthy and all natural way

with definite results. There are a huge variety of herbs, having medicinal properties and they are used to prepare the herbal medicines. They can be used directly in the form of extracts or tea, or used to produce the drugs. Several herbs consist of powerful ingredients, which

are helpful to aid a number of health problems. They can be used

safely, without causing any side effects. Some of the commonly used

herbs are American ginseng, Bee Pollen, Astragalus, Cat's Claw, Black

Cohosh, Bladder Wrack, Chamomile, Feverfew, Damiana, Dong Quai,

Flaxseed, Ginger, Garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed, Green Tea, Licorice, Tea Tree, turmeric, Isoflavones, White Willow, etc.

Various herbs can be used to treat various minor and major health

problems such as common cold, sleep disorder, allergy, weight loss,

digestive problems, hair and skin problems, anxiety disorder, heart

problems, respiratory problems, hypertension, diabetes, etc. Various

parts of plants such as stems, leaves, seeds, barks and roots are used

to prepare the herbal medicine. Some of the important benefits of

herbal medicine are given below.

There are herbs that are nutritional and some even used for weight

loss, aliments such as the common cold to more severe illnesses such

as diabetes. Se our posts on Bee Pollen and the 3 supper foods that will help sustain you during a food shortage.

A few "SUPER HERBS" as I call them are: Bee Pollen, Spirulina, Chlorella, Garlic, Cayenne  Ginger, Lemon Balm, Dandelion Root, Licorice Root Slippery Elm Bark.

Echinacea for example assists in strengthening the immune system.

and also is good for killing bacteria. If you have a toothache try using

Pure vanilla extract soaked on a q-tip and rub it on the bad tooth and

in the cavity several times the alcohol in the vanilla will eventually kill

the nerve thus alleviating the pain, then with another tip, run alcohol

based Echinacea tincture on the tooth and around the gum line,

this will prevent any bacteria from surviving and causing a possible

infection.

Another Benefit is that herbs can be taken as Teas, Tonics, Syrups,

Infusions, Decoctions, Tinctures, Extracts, Essential oils (most

essential oils,diluted with a carrier oil). Also They can be taken topically

as diluted essential oils; this is an essential oil diluted with a carrier

oil e.g. olive oil or grape seed oil is great as well, Coconut oil Jaba oil,

just to name a few.

Note For those who have an autoimmune disorder "Do not use this

herb or any other herb that claims to enhance your immune system.

It will work in reverse thus causing one to become sick more easily

and more severely because it lowers the threshold (reverse) from

normally increasing or raising the Threshold.

TIP: For a Cold and Flu with congestion: Take chamomile tea with

a 1/2 teaspoon of ground anise seeds. The anise will help aid in

cleansing the congestion from your system(s)

"Setting up a herbal shop for the first time"

Some Equipment

• Small funnels to fill tincture and other small bottles
• Potato ricer to press your tincture (small batches)
• Small stainless steel cheese pressto press your tincture (larger batches)
• Cheese cloths
• Coffee bean grinder to grind herbs into a powder
• Scale to measure weights
• GlassWare tincture bottles,storage bottles, atomizers,
• Herbs
• Alcohol 100 proof 190 proof grain alcohol
• Organic Raw Unfiltered apple Cider Vinegar
• Food grade Vegetable Glycerine
• Mason or glass jars Pint and Qt. size
• Cheese Cloth
• Spice Bags
• Organic Herbs
• Bees wax for making salves
• 2oz. Tins for salves
• Olive oil& Grape Seed oil for making herbal infused oils for salves and other recipes
• Raw Wildflower honey for making herbal syrups
• Blackstrap molases for healing teas and tonics
• Molases for herbal licorices
• Stainless steel measuring spoons and cups
• Stainless steel 2 qt pot for salves infusing oils etc.

You can customize this list to your own needs.

All equipment must be stainless steel or enamel NOT ALUMINUM!!

Hay fever Tonic

A Helpful Hay fever Tonic

This hay fever tonic works wonders every season I have used it nearly 40 years with great success as well as many others.

Survival Properties:This healthy tonic has many uses and is good as a medicinal tonic for overall health. ( high low blood pressure, dry brittle nails, asthma, asthmatic hay fever, ph balance). This is a great pick me up tonic on those hot and humid days. On those Cold days and drunk as a hot tea will help with a sinus infection.

Hay fever Tonic Recipe:

Ingredients:
10 oz. Cold filtered water
2 tablespoons raw wildflower honey
2 tablespoons Raw Unfiltered Apple cider Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of royal jelly. optional ( this will help fight fatigue)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients very well making sure all ingredients are fully dissolved.

Take often as needed

 Special note brush teeth after use  or as often as possible during the day if you use it a lot too much apple cider vinegar can slightly possibly effect the enamel on the teeth.