ARNICA, BONESET, CALENDULA, CATNIP, CATNIP_MEDICINE

PREPPER LIST OF WILD HERBS OF NATIVE AMERICAN'S  (Arnica), Arnica Montana used throughout Europe and North America since the 1500’s as a cream or ointment, effective for soothing muscles, reducing inflammation and healing wounds. When brewed as a tea, this amazing herb has been used for stress, sleeping problems, emotional trauma making it an excellent “meltdown herb.” I've been using herbs that are collectable from your back yards for medicine cupboards in rough times as North America Indians have always used. ................  Eupatorium Perfoliatum (Boneset), an herb traditionally used by Native Americans, who called it “Ague Weed,” now commonly called “#boneset.” It’s a great remedy for treating the symptoms of influenza, and helpful for treating aches and pains and fever. Occasional use of boneset leaves brewed as tea helps detoxify the body, removing excess uric acid. It also acts as to expulse other toxins. In a survival instance, this herb can mean the difference between life and death in high fever or poisoning. ............ Calendula Officinalis (Calendula), is one of the most widely used herbs for relieving an upset stomach, ulcers, menstrual cramps and is known for having anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effects. A boutique soap and cosmetic maker charges upwards of $40 per bottle of skin toner made from calendula extract. You can make this at home. The most helpful use of calendula is as a tincture made from leaves or flowers, used as soak for poultices to help heal wounds. It is a great, natural antibacterial agent. .................... 5) Nepeta Cataria (Catnip), has a long history of being used as a digestive aid. It’s a natural sedative that also helps to ease digestion, colic and diarrhea. Dehydration caused by diarrhea, and high body temperatures caused by fevers can be life-threatening. A tea brewed from its leaves may help alleviate these symptoms. Catmint is also a mild sedative that naturally helps calm the nerves during stressful situations. .............. 6) Capsicum Annuum (Red Pepper),  is a powerful pain reliever when applied topically, and is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and shingles. Use this pepper to help with everything from seasickness to a fever. It is easy to grow, and versatile in use, which means it should be a staple of your survival medicine cabinet. FOR YEAST INFECTIONS: ..................................................     Medicinal Herbs to Grow at Home From echinacea to lemon balm, growing medicinal herbs in your home garden can provide convenient access to many natural remedies.                         To make echinacea tea, use 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh echinacea flowers per cup of water. Enjoy!                                      Even urban dwellers with little more than a balcony, tiny backyard or windowsill can grow their own food. In the following excerpt, learn how to add six medicinal herbs to your garden for easy access to natural remedies for everything from headaches to sore throats.  Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) This native perennial, also known as the purple coneflower, is a glorious garden plant that grows 24 to 36 inches tall, and sometimes even taller. It has a long blooming period, starting in the summertime. Echinacea grows large purple flowers that look similar to daisies. This drought-tolerant herb is a must in a summertime bouquet. Echinacea flowers attract wildlife like bees, butterflies, and other essential garden pollinators. Echinacea boosts the immune system to prevent the common cold or flu. Make it into a tea, as described below. Making Echinacea Tea To make echinacea tea, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried or 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh echinacea flowers, leaves, stems, or roots per cup of water. Allow whatever part of the plant you’re using to steep in a teapot in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes. Then strain the echinacea and pour the tea into a cup. You can sweeten the tea, if you like, with honey, fresh stevia leaves or raw agave nectar. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) This perennial medicinal herb is part of the chrysanthemum family. It’s easy to grow, and once it blooms in spring, it doesn’t stop. You can use the versatile leaves and flowers of this prolific plant to make a healing tea or a fragrant summertime bouquet. Feverfew has been used in Chinese medicine for millennia to reduce fevers and help with headaches and digestive ailments. A bushy, popular herb, feverfew was used as a filler plant in cottage-style Victorian flower beds and gardens. Feverfew can be at your service at any time throughout the growing season. Simply prune off enough flowers and leaves to make tea for immediate consumption, or harvest more to dry and use later in the winter. During the growing season you can chew on a few leaves to relieve a headache, or steep 4 tablespoons of fresh feverfew (leaves, stem, and flower) per cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink the tea. You can also dry the entire plant and use it to make tea. Steep 2 tablespoons of dried feverfew per cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink the tea. Feverfew helps relieve migraines as well as fevers, minor pain and inflammation.  Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Of the many herbs in the mint family, one of my favorites is lemon balm because it is fragrant, easy to grow, and makes a delicious hot or iced tea with a lemony twist by itself or mixed with mint and other herbs. You can also add cool lemon balm tea to ice-cold lemonade for a particularly refreshing drink. Medicinally, lemon balm helps with insomnia or an upset stomach; it promotes longevity and reduces anxiety, and if you crush a few fresh leaves and apply them to your skin, it is effective as a mosquito repellent. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties and is great for an all-natural lip balm; oil made from lemon balm is popular in aromatherapy. Commercially, lemon balm is used in toothpaste. It’s a great perennial to grow in containers and has many culinary uses, especially as a seasoning for meats and fish. It’s also delicious in ice cream and fruit salads. Lemon balm is one of my first go-to herbs when it starts growing every spring. You’ll have plenty of lemon balm in no time. Small flowers grow throughout the stem, rather than at the top; trim them often and you’ll still get plenty of flowers and seeds to save for later use. Lemon balm is great for soothing upset stomachs and as a mosquito repellent. Helps relieve minor cuts, burns, and mosquito bites. Make it into a tea or poultice.  Hyssop Blue (Hyssopus officinalis) This perennial medicinal herb is a big help during flu season. The plants yield beautiful blue, small, edible flower spikes that grow to about 2 feet tall. I love the way they look in the garden. The medicinal properties of hyssop blue, when it’s used as a tea, include relief of indigestion and lung congestion. When it is used externally, hyssop blue is thought to speed up the healing of skin ailments because of its antibacterial properties. A member of the mint family, hyssop blue makes a relaxing tea, combined with lemon balm, to help ease a cough or cold. Even though it is a perennial plant, you’ll need to re-seed every few years for a continuous harvest. Hyssop blue seeds can take up to 30 days to germinate from seed, so it’s a good idea to use transplants from a local nursery or garden center. Hyssop blue helps with digestion and lung congestion associated with a cold or cough and helps to heal skin. Make it into a tea or poultice. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) This medicinal perennial herb is easy to grow and comes in many different varieties. It is a drought-tolerant native of North America, and its flowers come in an amazing array of hues. Yarrow is a fragrant addition to summertime bouquets and dried-flower arrangements. It is easy to start in your own garden, from either seed or transplants, and it will thrive if you frequently cut off clusters of 10 to 20 tiny flowers. Native Americans used yarrow to help with headaches, reduce fevers, and get to sleep. It is most commonly available with yellow or white flowers; its foliage can vary from lime-green to silvery gray, fernlike leaves. Yarrow helps reduce fevers, headache, and menstrual symptoms, and can be used as an astringent and sleep aid. Make it into a tea or poultice. Lavender Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) This prolific medicinal herb is a fragrant perennial used for aromatherapy; its citrus scent is said to soothe the soul. A member of the mint family, lavender bergamot can be used in refreshing summertime drinks, sprinkled in salads, and used medicinally in teas to relieve a sore throat. The lovely lavender leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas to ease a winter cold, and the flowers make a beautiful addition to bouquets and other floral arrangements. Lavender bergamot is at its strongest and tastiest—and it is best to use it—before the herb flowers. And it will flower, as it should be allowed to do, all summer long. Lavender bergamot helps to soothe a sore throat. Make it into a tea. Reprinted with permission from Gardening By Cuisine by Patti Moreno and published by Sterling, 2013. Buy this book from our store: Gardening By Cuisine.

Merigold Flower Medicine (Wild Flowers)

It's an excellent time to collect Marigold flower for my medicine for the Winter and collect their seeds for spring planting. The tincture is so easy to make and so inexpensive for what you can make out of it as natural remedy's. Some ways are better in oils, then salves and I make one in ACV they buy spray bottles to give my neighbor some too. Read more benefits of this wonderful natural herb on the Web. You can't do it all on one post.

Other Names:
Caléndula, Calendula officinalis, Calendule, English Garden Marigold, Fleur de Calendule, Fleur de Tous les Mois, Garden Marigold, Gold-Bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Marybud, Pot Marigold, Souci des Champs, Souci des Jardins, Souci des Vignes, Souci Officinal, Zergul.
Calendula flower, also known as pot marigold, has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Compounds, oils, creams and tinctures of Calendula are one of the most trusted and widely used herbal remedies in an alternative practitioner's toolbox.
Calendula has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being a strong antiseptic and astringent. Calendula is used in cream to treat minor skin problems, such as rashes, diaper rash, minor burns, acne and eczema. It is considered a vulnerary agent, a substance that promotes healing. It has been used for a variety of other skin problems such as, skin ulcers and inflammation and for relieving conjunctivitis. It has been reported to be effective in fighting  fever, boils, abscesses, and recurrent vomiting.
In a salve or tincture it has and continues to be used in connection with bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores and more. Earaches respond well to Calendula herbal extracts, which both soothe the pain and combats infection. Calendula flower extract is wonderful when rubbed in a cream onto the face and skin, which may prevent wrinkles by stimulating the collagen production by the body. Gargling with Calendula can soothe sore throats and stop infections and the same solution can be used as a mouthwash for infected gums and other mouth problems.
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences says that Calendula consumed seven days before a woman's menstrual cycle may alleviate the pain of cramps. It can also relieve the discomfort associated with indigestion, colitis and menopausal symptoms. There is some evidence that Calendula flower tincture can help treat certain types of cancers like Heren's Carcinoma when used with other herbs such as Echinacea purpurea.

Calendula Flower in tincture form, taken internally, promotes healing of ailments in the digestive tract. Some report it to be effective as a treatment for recurrent vomiting. It has been used to lessen the effects of ulcers in the stomach, mouth or throat. Calendula works by stimulating the lymphatic system and by reducing swelling and cleansing of toxins in the body. Calendula flower tincture also aids the body by helping to digest food, especially food that is high in fat. Since it is a "bitter", it will soothe indigestion and heartburn, as well as stimulate the liver and gallbladder, making it useful in treating hepatitis. Calendula is thought to be a great herbal remedy for colitis, stomach cramps, diarrhea and protects the lining of the stomach and intestines by inhibiting the cause of inflammation and swelling, and by limiting the effects of the bacteria associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers and stomach cancer and works against Helicobactor pylori, a bacterium connected with peptic ulcer.

Calendula also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity and the most well-known health benefits are for those dealing with skin ailments of all kinds. Unless the user is allergic to this plant there have been no reports of side-effects or drug interactions when using this medicinal herb. It is often used topically for lacerations, abrasions, boils, lesions and other infections. Calendula flower used in creams is a wonderful treatment on the face and skin as well, and may help reduce and prevent wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in the body. It can be used as a natural moisturizer and is very soothing to irritated chapped and sun-damaged skin. Calendula is also recommended for its use in treating varicose veins, chronic ulcers, capillary engorgement, and congestion.

I prefer pulverizing the dry seeds;  soak them in ACV/alcohol  for 14 days;
removing all of them; then add more for a very strong tincture then
make my salves from this concoctions. You can buy the dark spray
bottles from MH and, the herb crushr (mortar+pestile.) ...

Calendula provides one of its greatest benefits in relieving eruptive skin disorders such as shingles, and warts from viral infections. Calendula is considered to be an effective detoxifying herb that can help with the toxicity associated with many severe fevers and infections. The fungicidal properties found in Calendula flower extract, make it a popular antiseptic herbal remedy. The astringent qualities help the capillaries function better; thus accelerating the treatment of physical wounds, cuts, abrasions, insect bites, muscle pains, bruises, varicose veins and other inflammatory disorders of the body.
Calendula also helps alleviate skin infections such as, fungi, ringworm, athlete's foot and thrush. Calendula extract is gentle enough for babies use to ease cradle cap, diaper rash and nursing mother's sore nipples. It has been used effectively in a Spitz bath for genital inflammations or hemorrhoids.
It has been recommended as a use in an ointment for first-degree burns and sunburns. It has healthy influences on oily skin and normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands and is useful for oily hair as well as, reducing dandruff. This plant has strong natural antibacterial properties that work against some pathogens particularly streptococci and staphylococcus.

Calendula is often recommended for the treatment for ear infections. Studies have shown Calendula flower extracts offer as much pain relief for ear infection as some non-herbal eardrops. Earaches often respond well to a Calendula treatment which both eases the pain and combats infection. A few drops in the ear are a common and often effective treatment. 

Not only is this herb considered a vulnerary, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory, but it is also useful as an emmenagogue, both regulating and balancing painful and irregular menstrual cycles. Of all the marigold benefits, this is perhaps the most interesting, as the flower blooms on a monthly basis. This tincture can also be an excellent herb for treating anemia.

Calendula's high molecular weight polysaccharides stimulate the immune system activity and has been researched and was determined to have some potential therapeutic activity against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) in vitro, and reduced HIV transcriptase in a dose and time-dependent manner.

More recently scientists have investigated Calendula tincture for possible anti-cancer and antiviral actions this herb may possess. The most recent studies involving marigold seek to isolate its role and there has been some evidence that Calendula flower can help treat some forms of cancers like Heren's carcinoma. Researchers from Universidad de Granada, Spain demonstrated its effects on tumor cell lines derived from leukemias, melanomas, fibrosarcomas, breast, prostate, cervix, lung, pancreas and colorectal cancers. The inhibition of these cancer cells ranged from 70% to 100%. Also tests suggested Calendula may help prevent dermatitis in breast cancer patients during radiation. In one small study of about 250 women undergoing radiation therapy after surgery for breast cancer, commercial Calendula ointment reduced the amount of skin irritation better than another commonly used commercial preparation. Women who used Calendula ointment also reported less pain from radiation.

Ingredients: Calendula flower, Distilled Water, 20% Alcohol or, (ACV will not store as long.)

Instructions: The suggested dosage is 6-12 drops in juice, water or under the tongue or as desired. May be taken three times daily. Store in a cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications: Do not use while pregnant. Calendula may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to Asteraceae/Compositae family. Calendula might cause too much drowsiness if combined with medications used during or after surgery and with sedatives.

Disclaimer: The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Since I'm from Oregon: I buy from this company and they ship me anything I need. They will tell you how to make it and use it. I'm now gathering the seeds and making a tincture for the winter in ACV. They're many ways to store herbs in a medicine like my grandparents (N. American Indians). Here is a good local company to learn how to make some folk medicine. http://mountainroseblog.com/healing-calendula/ Oregon has lava soil, + gobs of vegetation with its natural composting for the best crop. They have lots of organic soil and, no spray to its herbs grown mostly from the wild.
Calendula flower, aka Marigold flower, (Calendula officinalis)

This medicinal oil is simple to prepare and has so many uses. The gentle, soothing, and healing oil is perfect for cradle cap, diaper rash, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, and sore or inflamed muscles. The oil can be used alone, or incorporated into salves, massage oils, lip balms, ointments, creams, and lotions.
Basic: Organic Olive oil or, add to coconut oil i.e.
Organic Calendula flowers

1. Place Calendula flowers in a clean, dry glass jar. If using fresh Calendula, wilt for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid) before adding to the jar. Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover the flowers by at least 1" of oil so they will have space to expand. Stir well and cap the jar tightly.
2. Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more per day.
3. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth. Pour the infused oil into glass bottles and store in a cool dark place.

RE: http://mountainroseblog.com/healing-calendula/#sthash.BgGgwGDj.dpuf

Post notes: EAT THE FLOWERS
Marigolds) The petals work well in cooked and fresh dishes. Calendula is also used as a saffron substitute because of its colour. The yellow or orange petals will colour and flavour foods when chopped and sautéed.

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIVIRAL BALMS

Lemon balm contains antibacterial and antiviral properties. Medicinal benefits include the treatment of: •Shingles (herpes zoster) •Insect bites •Rashes Rash Treatment

Balm's are easily made
Just another extention of cooking
Store in dark container if
planning to use longer

 Salve: 1 tbsp. (1 oz.) Beeswax
8 tbsp. (4-5 oz.) herb infused carrier oil such as olive, jojoba, almond, avocado, coconut, shea butter
2 tsp. vitamin E oil
3 drops tea tree oil
4-5 drops lavender essential oil
Quick sauve can be make from Blistax or another lip sauve  rather than the Beeswax if you can't find any then add the oils, +  E, Tea Tree, and Lavendar oil. (Note: you can add your own herbals in a oil, tinture or powder (sm amounts) such as golden seal root i.e.)

HEALING POWERS OF PAPAYA (papaw)

Much more than a Stomach and Bowel Remedy;
Try using Papaya (Papaw) if you have digestive problem (Stomach-bowels) Fruit as medicine! Papaya contains papain, a remarkable, protein-dissolving enzyme that eases many stomach ailments and is an exceptional aid to digestion. A rich source of minerals and vitamins A, C and E, papain also breaks down wheat gluten, which may be of great help those with Celiac disease. Papaya now falls under the non-organic fruits. To be affective it must be organic to heal..

The fruits, leaves, seeds and latex are all used medicinally. Papaya Fruit is eaten as a melon, included in salads and when unripe, it is cooked as a vegetable. The seeds are said to have a similar flavor as capers. The green fruit stems and leaves are a rich source of gummy, milky, white latex that contains the powerful enzyme, papain (in latex and exudates).
This protein-dissolving substance has not only been widely used for stomach and digestive disorders, but it is also included in commercial preparations as a meat tenderizer, chewing gum and as a stabilizing agent that is used to clarify beer. Some of the constituents included in Papaya Fruit are the fermenting agent myrosin, another important enzyme (chymopapain), butanoic acid, methyl butanoate, benzylglucosinolate, linalool, cis- and trans-linalool oxide,
alpha-linolenic acid, alpha-phellandrene, gamma-terpinene, 4-terpineol, terpinolene, methyl-thiocyanate and benzyl-isothiocyanate, rutin, resin, lycopene, malic acid, methyl salicylate, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, beta-carotene, B-vitamins and vitamins A, C and E.
Uses:
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Papaya
As an excellent treatment for digestive disorders and extremely useful for any disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract. Papain, the powerful enzyme in Papaya, helps to dissolve and digest protein, thus easing stomach ailments and indigestion. (Because papain breaks down tough meat fibers, it is often used in rstaurants and is the major ingredient in commercial meat tenderizers!) Papaya has been effective in easing heartburn and is given to treat dyspepsia and gastric catarrh. Papaya also stimulates the appetite.
Papaya's enzyme, papain, not only digests protein, but it extends its activity to digesting carbohydrate. Papain also breaks down wheat gluten, which may be helpful for those
suffering from Celiac disease. Those who have difficulty digesting starchy foods, such as breads, cereals and potatoes,might find great relief in including Papaya in their diets.
Papaya helps to settle a nervous and upset stomach and the queasy feelings often associated with travel and motion sickness. It has also been helpful in relieving morning
sickness.
The papain in Papaya is thought to relieve acute prostate Inflammation and may be very helpful in cases of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Clinical studies in Russia found
that papain treatment reversed rectal lesions induced by extreme prostate enlargement in over 97 percent of the men reated.
Papaya is said to stimulate the bowels in times of constipation and is also believed to be useful in treating Inflammatory bowel disorders.
The SEEDS and the  papain in unripe Papaya's gummy milk sap has been known to kill parasites by digesting them and has been used in herbal medicine to kill and expel worms. (Papaya has even been used or termite control.) Papaya's latex also works as a de-wormer
by its purgative actions, increasing the movement of intestinal contents.
(Use with honey and papapa seedsy for children) Remember all organically grown seeds kill parasites.
The investigate of papain in Papaya is currently undergoing studies. Its efficacy in treating the herpes simplex virus and herpes zoster (shingles).
Another papayan enzyme, chymopapain, has been used in the treatment of slipped spinal disc and pinched nerves.
Extracts of the pulp of Papaya Fruit have showed bacteriostatic properties when tested against Staphylococcus aureua, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis
and other bacteria in vitro.
Since many stomach problems are the direct result of indigestion, use of Papaya appears to help prevent many ailments. It stimuPlates digestive acids and the production of bile, which may also lead to a healthier liver and pancreas.
Papaya is said to have compounds that act as the female hormone, estrogen and has been used in folk medicine to promote milk production, facilitate childbirth and increase the female libido. In some parts of the world, it is used to induce menstruation and is considered a uterine stimulant.




In other cultures, Papaya has many medicinal applications. Such as, treatment of poisonous snakebites, Papaya helps to degrade the venom protein in the blood, thus losing its deadly strength. It is used topically to rid the pain of insect stings, and it is said that when applied to heal wounds It can digest dead tissue without affecting the surrounding live tissue. In Jamaica, the gummy latex of the unripe papaya fruit is slowly dripped onto warts and corns, shriveling them, and they fall off. The juice has been used as a facial wash to remove freckles. THE NEW DIET FAD... is organic papaya leave for weight. (Europe)
 ..."and the leaves thereof for medicine..." scripture (if not sprayed and laden with chemicals.















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Shingles, Chicken Pox, Herpes or Measles (Natural Remedy)

Shingles Chicken Pox, Herpes or Measles from the medicine man era.

You can't imagine how painful and disturbing Shingles can be. My daughter got them while going thought my divorce. (STRESS) The only advice the Doctor gave at the time was to use the Caladryl Pink lotion that didn't do a thing. It does help break out more blisters. Later I learned that Clorox bleach will kill the herpes or blisters and dry them up and that's your goal. The lotion do not seem to dry them up as well. I never realized what my daughter went though until I got them. I was embarrassed at what I didn't do and how it made her suffer much because of the lack of knowledge. The doctors don't seem to get on top of it either. You couldn't get near her with out screaming . (six yrs old.)

I, too recently got a big mess of shingles. I couldn't sleep because of the pain, nor have any clothing touching me without extreme pain. It was worse pain than some of the surgery's I had. I broke out even more than my daughter. Both of us was under stress at the time (Nerves) and obviously had that same parasites are always laying dormant. The following are suggestion that worked for me................................... rather than the Caladryl lotion.
*First, Take a bath in Clorox bleach. This will stop it from spreading further and kill the virus from this point on. If you don't have a tub dilute the Clorox and put in a spray bottle. I also use Clorox on Huggies with added bleach water and bath a bit in it at night. Whatever works best for you. (not near eyes)
*A heating pad on a higher heat (not burning) will also kill off herpes ( blisters ) and give some relief....
Optional: Spray area with vinegar for those who are not using the Clorox, but never together or at the same time.
Stomach: Ginger Root, Eat fresh berries or banana take more (Vit. C) and non acid fruit seems to help the no-hungry part of this illness. Kefir yogurt will help the bowel flora, (...No candy type of yogurt) B12 shot and its Vitamin complexes, and mineral supplements are helpful.
Colon: Coconut shreds about 2 tbls for any diarrhea and it also helps kill the virus. Coconut is an anti fungal.
If you have a fever this form of chicken pox can be passed on of its various form to others. Please Stay away from pregnant mothers and vulnerable others (Elderly.)
Herbs: Use liver – herbs to keep the blood from spreading it further. (Astragulas Root, (Yellow Dock and or Red Clover Blossom, and for parasites use; Black Walnut Hull or Olive leaf 20 % standardized.) Also see more on my Parasite or anti fungal page. http://earthsorganicnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/seeds-that-kill-parasites-fungi-micro.html
It will effect the Nerve Endings. Take Nervine teas before bedtime and take these herb for the whole duration is very helpful toward healing them. Kava herb for stress and calming teas at night (Yogi Brand has some nice ones.) It's very important to take Red Clover Blossom herb especially at night. This herb is a nervine & liver. Followed up with Coconut oil on the effected area. Coconut oil will stop pain, and especially the itching, but its like itching...when it comes again apply more to get some sleep and relief. Keep by your bedside to get you through the night. This will work just as good as any Medicals suave. I used most all of my bottle of Coconut oil on a very painful breast after the shingles was gone. It sooths the nerve ending that will take time to heal pass the blisters and breakout.
*Keep area dry and clean drainage by using white cloths under breast area so not spread it to other areas. Some may drain and bleed and must be watched for infections.
Some Drug Medications that maybe used: Take pain meds for the unbearable pain. I found too much pain meds caused more pain...so measure this fact as well. (Polysporin (antibiotic ointment), Ketoconazole Cream, Lyrica Capsules (pain), or and Percocet tablets, Keep Valtres tables on hand in case of another break out. (There is a shingles shot)

Kefles capsule 500 mg. is an antibiotic for the redness. These are some of the medication used after the bleach which kill outward herpes. The nerve endings inside are another problem as well as the lasting pain and sleepless nights because of it. The duration may be 2-4 months. I also got a herpes cream that I use twice? (Not that effective)

(No meat eating during this illness, as it will clog up the system making it harder for the virus to eliminate out of the system and this will cause more pain and increase the duration.)
Lots of liquids (soda's are not liquids of any quality cokes that will be an errant to nerves endings.) Caffeine will hurt the effective nerve endings more and make it hurt worse and last longer. The meat will cause the body to slowed down and halted in the elimination of the disease.

Others aids that you may already have on hand: Coconut butter (anti fungal), Vick's Vapor Rub, Ice and RC oil by Young Living are great on the area and give much relief. They can relieve pain and cool the area down and add comfort to the itchy area, but do not over do because you do want to keep the area dry as much as possible. The Organic "RC," or Tree Tea Oil, etc., Essential Oil seem to be better at keeping it dry. (You can buy the organic oil from Sarah 425-330-3146), or she can tell you how to get it etc.

Again, keep the area clean and dry or the sores will bleed and last longer. No scratching and get lots of rest.

*Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthur niruri) acts as a substitute for Ibuprofen for pain. (every two hours) http://www.rain-tree.com/

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With my shingles in the end process, I used organically grown Golden Seal Root for the itching inside and out but will interfere with drugs. Yellow Dock each night when they were worse and Black Walnut Hull continually for the parasites.

READING; Prevention Magazine has touted L-Lysine, an amino acid, as a treatment for cold sores for 25 years. You don't have to take it all the time - only when you feel a cold sore coming on. I take 2 tablets every 4 hours, and by the second dose, the burnring feels less intense. Usually the sore is gone by the next morning. Hey - Lysine helps Shingles, too!! You'll find Lysine in the vitamin aisle of the drugstore.
This is more a ad site than anything else. I call them bogus blogs IE.

http://www.ayurvedicnaturalcure.com/herbal-remedies-for-shingles-pain/

Coconut oil on blister