Preparedness is still active with many families all over the world. While some people react to tragedies and begin preparing, others have the keen sense that something is coming – and they need to be ready. With that, millions of families are still focused on a preparedness plan and living a preparedness lifestyle.
One area of survival and self-reliance planning that always seems to grab attention is natural health and natural remedies. More and more families are turning to natural solutions to their health care, and are looking for natural medicines to help with their future preparedness needs. Using Herbs in your Preparedness offers some practical insights into using herbs in cooking, preparedness planning, and for natural health purposes.
Natural herbs have been in use for generations. Even in my own family, I know that my grandparents and great-grandparents harvested herbs to use for their medicines and cooking. The herb garden that my grandmother planted is still producing delicious and helpful herbs to this day.
The Chinese have been using these flavorful weeds for everything from spicing up a favorite dish to curing allergies. Common herbs are most known for their culinary uses. There are many medicinal applications for herbs as well – and many herbs have become scientifically researched and utilized for modern treatments.
The Native Americans knew the value of herbs. Whether it was to cure a toothache or cure an upset stomach, there was an herb for everything in their lifestyle. Some of the best foods are made to taste that way because of an herb.
Herbs have also been used for barter trading in ancient times. Travels to the Far East brought wonderful spices like ginger and cinnamon to Europe. Sage is another herb that was in demand in Asia. From the desire to have these aromatic and medicinal plants came many trade routes. Many families have growing herbs as part of their bartering strategy in their preparedness plan. Not a bad idea considering the history of herbs and trade.
The early uses of herbs were mainly dedicated to medicine. People discovered certain plants made the body feel better, more relaxed, or in less pain. Chamomile gives a calming effect. Most mints can settle an upset stomach. For the longest time, herbs were the only medicines anyone knew about. Once it was realized that supernatural spirits were not the cause of many illnesses, herbs became more and more important.
With the onset of new medical practices and advancements, the use of herbs became less relied upon. In some countries it even became illegal to practice the use of herbal medicine. Herbs were considered substandard. Many people who had relied on herbs for healing were now being accused of witchcraft.
Today, however, herbs and natural remedies are once-again being used for their health benefits and healing properties. Scientific studies are finding that certain herbs can provide wonderful health advantages. It is certainly helpful to consider Using Herbs in Your Preparedness planning.
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