I Used To Cut This Plant…Until I Saw This!
We often get caught up in getting rid of the weeds in our yards so that it’s perfect. It’s an ongoing battle for a lot of people to make sure that any and all “weeds” are eradicated from their property.…
Why Put Onions in Your Socks Before Sleeping
When your access to medical services is limited--whether because of a temporary natural disaster or a more permanent grid-down situation—relying on tried-and-true ancient methods of healing could save your own, or a loved one’s, life. Thousands of years ago, an…
43 Remedies from My Childhood that Still Work Today
Often my grandmother’s remedies worked faster and more effectively than conventional treatments. These lost remedies can treat and improve a variety of conditions. Whether you have a headache, stomachache, or sore throat, you can quickly find something around the house…
How to Make an Alcohol Extraction with Goldenseal to Fight Inflammation
A tincture is a great way to extract the powerful medicine locked away in plants and preserve it for later use. While teas will spoil within a few days, tinctures will keep at room temperature for months if not years…
If You See This Weed Growing In Your Yard, Don’t Pick It – Here’s Why
Herbal medicine hasn’t changed at all. The same plants provide the same medicinal benefits as before, even though most people are unaware of them and leery of their veracity. In a post-disaster world, herbal medicine may be the only option…
DIY Wilderness Soap And Shampoo From This Plant
It’s easy to focus on the major needs when talking about survival. Food, water, fire, and a few other things get a lot of airtime when it comes to discussing what we need. But the reality is, there are a…
Potassium Permanganate: Why You Need It in Your Survival Kit?
As a survival substance, potassium permanganate is arguably one of the most beneficial. The 4 oxygen atoms in the compound are the key to its action and its applicability in survival. Potassium permanganate contains a lot of oxygen which makes…
DIY SHTF Healing Salve
When was growing up, my mother and father seemed to have a salve (which we pronounced ‘sav’) for everything. If me and my siblings fell over, a healing salve was applied. If we had a chest infection, my mother would…
Best Natural First Aid: Stops Bleeding In 10 Seconds!
Believe it or not: it’s Cayenne Pepper (ground red pepper)! And it does not burn or sting! All you need to do is to pour the cayenne pepper powder directly onto the cut or laceration. In addition to stopping the…
The Only Plant That Should Be in Your First Aid Kit
Mullein, formally known as verbascum thapsus, is oftentimes called velvet plant or elephant’s ear due to the hairy leaves that are, rather than being prickly as are most fuzzy-looking plants, quite soft and supple. This herb can be found abundantly…