Traditional Remedies

- Tooth Filling : The southwest Indian used the gum of the juniper tree to fill decayed teeth.
- Witch Hazel Bark : The brewed bark was used by the Senecas as an eye wash or for skin inflammation.
- Nose Bleeds : Use powdered, dry witch hazel leaves.
- Chills and Fever Medicine : Sip a strong tea made from the twigs of the spice bush. Spice Bush { Lindera benzoin } grows in eastern North America.
- Balsam Gum : Cuts & wounds, The gum of the balsam tree was used on cuts and wounds. This gum soothed the cuts and covered them to keep out foreign substance. > I will add to this post. Cool

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Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

The flowers and leaves were dried and used as cold remedies. The fresh leaves can be rubbed on the skin as a temporary insect repelllent. It smells like mothballs. It is also used as a styptic, (a plant used to stop bleeding when applied to wounds. It is named after Achilles, who claimed to have saved many soldiers by appling it to their wounds.

WARNING! May cause dermititis if your skin is sensitive to it. The plant contains thujone, which is toxic if consumed in large quantities over an extended period.

I'll add to this later.

White ash works surprisingly well to calm an upset stomache or nausea. Charcoal induces vomiting if necessary.

Thujone is the active ingredient in absinthe... natural cure for boredom? Laughing

hah, great tips fox, i'm guesisng you'e read teh ultimate survival guide. I saw that part and was amazed how you can use some stuff.

Great tip indeed

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	Foxfire wrote:
	Charcoal induces vomiting if necessary.

That is a great tip, but you have to be careful when not using medical grade charcoal. A lot of the grilling charcoal has lighter fluid in it, which can just make matters worse...

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