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Natural Pharmacology: Medicinal Use of Mushrooms/Fungi and More, by M.H.

…to access research material to learn more. I did not go into herbology, as this would take up volumes of space. There is great use in herbs as medicine. My medical library has quite a selection on herbs. One book that I particularly recommend is along the lines of herbal/prescription reactions. Here are a few of what I think are the best: A Modern Herbal, volumes 1 and 2, All Indian ethnobotany books you can get, Chinese Medicinal Herbsby Li Shi- Chen. A Dictionary of Economic Plants by Uphof (This is a fascinating book in which they show which plants produce food, Ford, fibers, dyes, rubbers, spices, timber, and forced three products, perfumes, medicinals, narcotics, insecticides, and more. I mean it goes so far as to have bungee arrow poison recipes to animal hide de-hairing plants.) Along with this I highly recommend one of the modern books on herbal/drug interactions….


Assembling Advanced Medical Cabinets, by K.B., M.D.

…contains four totes of bandages. Yes, you can never have too much such as good old bandaids, moleskin, butterfly/steristrips, sterile gauze (4×4’s, combine pads, conforming, triangle, nonstick, petroleum, s roll, cottontip applicators, and iodoform packing strip), and clean white sheets. The latter can but cut into bandages if needed and cleansed by ironing with a hot iron if we are back to living like the 1800s. Also remember, where there are bandages. You will probably want tape (paper, plastic, adhesive…) Also helpful are wipes (alcohol, BZK, betadine, benzoin) and topical antibiotic cream. I also store raw honey and Manuka honey. One bay on this level and the next holds rows of supplements such as vitamins, calcium, etc. The top level of the cupboard’s lower half has two tubs dedicated to IFAK kits and their replacement supplies. There is also an herbal tote containing equipment for the production of herbal tinctures…


Psychological and Physical Survival – Part 3, by K.B. MD

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…pay attention to sleep, hygiene, nutrition, and signs of stress. People will also be dealing with withdrawal from alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and medications. Keep in mind that 1 out of 6 Americans is already on anti-depressants or other medications for mental issues. I encourage you to research possible herbal alternatives in the many fine herbal articles found on Survivalblog. Please also find listed below a number of articles dealing with medication withdrawal and the psychology of survival. Emotional This will be the longest and most varied section. There are numerous techniques for managing stress. Figure out which works best for you, but be ready with a list of options to help others in your group. The leader will also need to decide what group routines and traditions to implement for the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the community. Calming Techniques First are calming techniques. These include guided imagery and visualization…


The Pharmacy Around Us – Part 2, by Jen R.

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…spasmodic phase of whooping cough. Decoction: Add a handful of dried leaves to one quart of water and boil until reduced by half. Drink ¾ of a cup every six hours for whooping cough. For vomiting with diarrhea and cramping, drink ¾ of a cup sweetened with honey every six hours. Blackberry roots. For maximum medicinal benefit, blackberry roots are harvested in the fall. Rinse them well, cut them into small pieces, one-inch or less, and dry. Tea: To make a tea, place four ounces of ground blackberry root in a jar and cover with a quart of boiling water; steep overnight. Drink one cup every four hours to treat dysenteryand diarrhea, especially due to enterovirus 71, rotavirus, and norovirus. Increase dosage and repeat if the diarrhea is not substantially improved within 24 hours. Sources: Stephen Harrod Buhner, Herbal Antibiotics, pp 48, 58, 361, 377. Stephen Harrod Buhner, Herbal Antivirals,…


Common “Weeds” as Food and Medicine- Part 4, by M.C.

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…area. Hopefully, that will make sure you don’t get anything poisonous. For herbal medicine (I have shelves and shelves of them) my favorites are: The School of Natural Healing, by Dr. Christopher Making Plant Medicine, by Richo Cech Herbal Antivirals and Herbal Antibiotics, both by Stephen Harrod Buhner However, please note that my favorites might not be your favorites, and most importantly, you can never have too many herbal medicine books. KB I like Samuel Thayer’s books. I particularly like “Nature’s Garden, A Guide to Identitying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants”. In there is a chapter dedicated to acorns- how to harvest and find the ones lowest in tannin, how to process, and how to store. It’s the most comprehensive info on acorns I’ve seen. I also like HerbalGram- a quarterly journal. It’s pricy, I read it at the library. But I believe they have an online presence. robert…


Dealing With Asthma When The SHTF, by A.C.

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…sought by asthma sufferers. The thought of having to take lifelong medications, some that cause side effects, is not appealing to many. In a SHTF situation, alternative medication could be something that compliments and possibly extends prescription medications. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/in-depth/asthma-treatment/art-20044554 . My brother swears by yoga and meditation, which help him relax. He also says that drinking strong coffee has helped lessen his symptoms, especially if he wakes up wheezing. He fixes himself a pot of strong brewed coffee and says that by the time he is done drinking two cups, his wheezing is nearly gone. My son prefers caffeinated sodas, though I prefer him to not have the sugar and chemicals. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0010864/ Some people have looked at herbal remedies such as ephedra as well as special diets. Page three of this article offers some solutions from the kitchen cupboard, refrigerator, drawer, and spice rack: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-asthma.htm. Also, there are some herbal/homeopathic…


Introduction to Prudent Food & Health: by KM in Ohio

…For some examples, the French tend to think we’re crazy about our idea of what tastes good or is good for us. They pride themselves in making everything from scratch in the kitchen and taking time to have proper meals and savor them by eating slowly. In Thailand, they rarely take a pill for anything. They instead use herbal preparations and teas. In parts of the Russian countryside, one is considered ignorant if there isn’t an ample supply of garlic for cooking and medicinal use in the home. Many Russian families have crocks of lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, and beverages (like Kvass) fermenting in cool corners of their homes. Recently, many American commercial seeds are scientifically modified in a genetics lab for large-scale factory farming to endure pesticide chemicals or make non-viable seed. This not only influences other nearby plants but also meats and dairy. These designer life forms are called…


Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment of the Flu Virus, by JJE

…currently treat has the flu. I will talk about the chain of events that lead to virus transmission, routes of transmission, how to treat viruses (such as the flu for when the “what if” happens without modern day medicine), and the use of herbal teas for SHTF medical care. Transmission of a virus is a very simple yet vigorous cycle. To stop the transmission, you simply break a link in the chain of events. The transmission of a virus, such as the flu involves the following stages: Escape from the host or reservoir of infection, Transport to the new host, Entry to the new host, and Escape from the new host. On a typical day, you head into work. You open the door to your building, wave at coworkers as you pass by, and make your way to your office, where you will sit and enjoy your coffee and quick…


Knowledge of Survival, by Heather F.

…your stirring, often referred to as trace, you can pour your soap into well in this case what ever you have that will allow the lye to set. Let it sit for at least a week before you even consider using it. Typically, soap needs to cure for a month but there is no guarantee that you will have that long to wait. But please wait for at least a week. In pinch you can rub water and ash together to get a form soap. Herbal knowledge covers everything from what grows wild that is good to eat, to medicines that can be made from what great mother nature has to offer. An example of this is, did you know you could take pine needles and boil them in water and you will have a drink full of vitamin C. Herbal knowledge is not something you can learn from trail…


Traditional Womanly Arts for Austere Times by Sue of Suburbia

…on hand when there are no more fully-stocked grocery store shelves.  Using simple ingredients to make nutritious, delicious meals is a key skill for any woman interested in traditional arts.  I recommend Alice Waters’The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution . I also love Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Natural/herbal healing:  learning which medicinal herbs to use to heal sicknesses in our families is a traditional womanly art that has been practiced by mothers for generations.  Unfortunately, it skipped my mother’s generation because of the onslaught of prescription drugs manufactured by big pharma in the last 50 years.  Sitting bedside, healing and nursing the sick is part of our genetic makeup as women.  Knowing the basics of herbal healing and when to quarantine is of utmost importance and should be part of our instincts. …


Letter Re: Michael Moore on Herbs

Well done, Mr. Rawles!! Excellent info. I have been involved in survival skills for the last 30 years (former U.S. Army survival instructor) and have been a student of herbal medicine and wildcrafting for many years. I have an excellent source for herbal medicine information. The web site that belongs to the herbalist Michael Moore (no, not THAT Michael Moore!) has tons of downloadable material which has an incredible amount of free herbal medicine information. I certainly hope this info may be of help to you and the survival minded community in general. Best Regards and may God bless you. – R.L….


Editors’ Prepping Progress

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…it many, many times, yet again, and chucked even more of the rocks that kept coming up, then I covered it with eight inches of manure and rototilled that deeply into the bed. I have yet to plant the herbs. I mowed the Main garden paths. The horses are being ridden now. It’s taken a few weeks to break them in safely. In a few more weeks we’ll probably ride them up in the National Forest. Miss Violet and I, are studying to identify the wild edible plants of North America, together. We are looking at pictures of plants and then I have been quizzing her. We are enjoying this time together. Dandelion leaves and Lamb’s Quarter leaves are making regular appearances in my daily smoothies, this week. Herbal Medicine This week, I developed an inflamed taut lymph line in my arm from the elbow up to my armpit, that…


Ready for TEOTWAWKI: What’s Bringing Us Along – Part 2, by K.G.

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…the body. We also have like-minded friends that share many of their recipes. Not only is herbal and natural medicine an important part of our prepping, but eating a better overall diet is contributing to our survivability. As I stated earlier, I previously took poor care of myself. I can do little to reverse the damage I did earlier in my life. But I am now focused on temple maintenance. By watching my diet and eating good healthy foods and avoiding the over-processed foods that contribute to many of our First World health and dietary issues I hope to at best maintain my health with the hopes of some improvement. We eat very little white foods unless they occur that way naturally. Mostly we avoid the white sugars and flours that are so over-processed that they have little nutritional value remaining in them. We aim to eat locally grown foods…


Editors’ Prepping Progress

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…was going around up here right before Christmas. I fought off the worst of it with colloidal silver, herbal immunity boost tincture, and vitamin C. Last night our church had a meeting for interested members to discuss getting ready for the Corona virus epidemic, and covered quite a lot of diverse aspects. I did some research and bought a SilverGen colloidal silver generator online today, seemed like the best choice. I will be donating CS by the quart to community members/families who want it. I’m also buying some wraparound ‘safety’ glasses which have a sort of foam seal around the eyes, in case I have to go out in public, as viruses can enter through the eyes and ears as well as the nose. Remember to get some cash out of the bank; you can get a strap of new (non-contaminated) $1 and $5 dollar bills at the bank, although…


Retreat Owner Profiles

…evenings I spend a great deal of time on Internet Forums. I moderate “Complimentary Herbals” and “Homesteading/gardening” forums. Profile 7: Mr. and Mrs. Hotel Present home/retreat: 12 year-old log home on 10 acres in the Rocky Mountain West. 2 miles from nearest small town (170 souls), 150 miles from nearest “city” (it has population of 90,000). Ages: 55 & 50, no children at home. Annual Income: $75,000 Profession: Retired Investments: Silver bullion. Minimum kept in bank. They deal largely in cash. Vehicles: Pre-electronic ignition 3/4-Ton 4WD diesel pickup with new engine and drive train. 4WD Suburban. Motorcycle. Firearms: Six M1 Garand rifles with a substantial stock of spare parts including barrels and operating rods. Two M1A rifles–one a Springfield Armory, the other a Fulton Armory tack-driver. HK-91 with Hensoldt optics, Surefire laser, heavy bipod. Four 12 gauge shotguns (various makers). One Ruger PC9 carbine. One Winchester M1 carbine. One Ruger…