A traditional influenza remedy

 Rock and Rye with a kick

 The Real Rock and Rye Recipe with a kick from the 1800’s my fathers great aunts recipe
Warning This is potent and not for children or diabetic or anyone allergic to berries
God Bless,

You will need: 

• 1 part dried horehound c/s herb 
• 1 part dried rose hips c/s herb
• 1 part dried mullein c/s herb
• 1 part dried elderberry
• 5 clove buds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 part lemon peel 
• 4 large strawberries stems and all quartered
• 1/8th cup of raspberries 
• 1 cup of domestic raw wildflower honey
• a high proof (100 max.) high quality whiskey
• a 1 gallon mason jar

There are 2 phases 1. to infuse the alcohol with the herbs 
2. to mash the berries and infuse the mash into the already herbal mixture.
to strain coarsely and bottle.

This is an exlaire type infusion with very high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants and flavanoids as well as anti-bacterial and anti-viral and anesthetic property enzymes that are present.

The vitamin C helps strengthen and maintain the immune system  the raw wildflower honey is not only a powerful antiseptic but helps the immune  system while soothing the throat membrane.

Directions: bring 2 cups of water to a hard boil add herbs and dried elderberries
bring heat to a low simmer cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until reduced by half.
Next, Take all the other berries finely mash them well with a fork.
Add all mashed berries and pressed and strained concoction to 32 oz. of high quality alcohol let sit for 1 week shaking daily and kept in a dark cool place corsley strain. .


Dosing ADULTS ONLY: Take 1 tablespoon daily.

Primitive Survival Medicine Part 2 "WEEDS"

Primitive Survival Medicine Part 2 “WEEDS”

Weeds are powerful medicine. There are weeds that will kill a virus on contact, Weeds to detox and or purify the blood, to provide a true balance of vitamins and minerals, and there are weeds that will provide you with a safe and natural form of energy. there are also powerful weeds that will help calm the central nervous system. while others can be used to stop bleeding 

All this in addition to helping much more such as the common cold nutritional support, and even used for wound management

Dandelion: loaded with vitamins and minerals A, K, Magnesium, Manganese,and more also will purify the lower abdominal organs and blood from toxins and neurotoxins.
Plantain: a powerful herb that will stop bleeding ( tear leaves to get juices going place on wound with pressure and bleeding will begin to coagulate
Thistle: a powerful weed that will purify and heal the liver
Burdock: A powerful blood purifier and can be eaten or made as a greens stew for nutrition.
Mullein: This herb will kill any virus on contact
Skunk Cabbage: used as an antispasmodic
Lawn Daisies: to help aid in clearing up Bronchitis
Wild Fern: used as a natural mosquito repellent
Wild Mint: used as a natural mosquito and insect repellent
Chicory: used as a lung detoxifier from pollution
Cattail: the base of the root usually while can be eaten as a natural form of energy
Ground Ivy: to help clear up severe respiratory problems (just a little bit and not for long term use)
Red Clover: is high in protein, whooping cough, cough, hot flashes asthma, bronchitis, high cholesterol
White Clover: loaded with vitamins and minerals Vitamins A,B, C, E, Calcium, Magnesium, chromium and potassium and is good for immune system support due to its combination of vitamins and minerals. and is high in protein.
Nettles: A powerful herb for overall nutritional support and natural energy.

Making a Energy Tonic/Tea

ENERGY/NUTRITION:

Take 2 tablespoons of nettles, 1 teaspoon of dandelion and 1/4 handful of clover flowers. Bring 12 oz. of water to a hard boil ad all herbs and bring to a low simmer until it has boiled down to half stain in a cheesecloth or cotton bandana and drink hot or cool throughout the day.

Secondly, the Base of the cattail usually white indicating a natural form of starches can be eaten raw as a form of safe natural energy.

BUG REPELLENT:

Using Wild Fern and Mint will keep bugs away simply snap a sprig or two if on a trail place shaped spit onto of each ear like a pencil or weave it in your debre hut or lean to you can also put it in your camp fire and the smoke from the oils will drive the gnats, mosquitos and spiders away.