People’s Paste: Herbal First Aid for Minor Cuts, Burns, Insect Bites, and Rashes
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In this series, we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you’re looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available.
My first experience with people’s paste was when a mountain lion bit my dog. The bite punctured through the ear, as well as the skin on his head, exposing the bone.
I immediately applied compresses, but the bleeding persisted. Suddenly, I remembered a friend had previously given me an herbal remedy designed to stop bleeding. I found the remedy and packed it into both wounds. The bleeding stopped within seconds!…