Wanda Knows First-Aid
by Wanda H.
March 2006
I just wanted to thank you for your quality products. I notice that your herbs are much fresher than those I get elsewhere and much more economical.
Two items I now keep in my first aid kit are the Plantain leaf and Bentonite clay.
My 5-year-old burned his finger while camping. I didn't have any hot water handy to soften the Plantain leaf, so I just put some in my mouth and chewed until soft. It wasn't very sterile, but I applied the softened leaves under a bandage. Immediately, he looked at me with surprised relief, "It doesn't hurt any more!" The finger didn't blister, and he discarded the bandage the next day.
I keep a ziplock bag with about a tablespoon or so of the Bentonite clay mixed with distilled water. Whenever someone gets a festered place, pimple, infected sore, etc., I plaster some of the prepared clay onto the area and cover with a bandage. The clay draws out any infection and speeds healing. This works well for infected paper cuts on hands as it provides a protective covering for the area and keeps it from painfully breaking open before it has time to mend.
Thank you again for all you do.
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Thank you so much! I cannot believe how on the ball you guys were with shipping my order. I received it today, and the lovely aroma of fresh herbs saturated the air as I opened the box. I am so impressed with the quality, and I can't wait to dip into some of those tea leaves. ~Karmen
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