Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Dear Krystyna, I took herbal kit for travelling in Himalayas two years ago and it was to designed to cover everything from diarrhoea to insect bites. It was very simple (limits to the luggage size)but proved to be amazingly effective not only on us but on many other members of the expedition. The main tincture was Caledula 90, Chamomile and Thyme - this worked wonders on the diarrhoea/stomach front, especially if combined with medicinal charcoal to absorbed any toxins. It also doubled as antiseptic, adjunt to chest infection (together with freshly made onion syrup), soothing lotion for sun burn and insect bites. Apart from that I had Arnica cream for bruises and Hammamelis cream for haemorrhoides (v. common when walking on high altitude). I found these 3 items absolutely sufficient but then I always travel light. Good luck in your compilation. Cheers Newton > from: Krystyna Krzyzak > date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:06:20 > to: ukherbal-list > subject: Re: travel herbs > > Hello all, > > The PR working group is putting together an article for syndication about > herbal preparations to take on holiday. So, any suggestions on what > herbalists themselves pack in their travel first aid kit for themselves and > their children, such as anti-mosquito remedies that really work, would be > most welcome. I would also be interested to know whether you have to take > legal precautions: if I took St 's Wort over to Ireland, would it be > confiscated by Customs? > > All the best, > > Krystyna > > - > Krystyna Krzyzak MNIMH, North Devon > > > ---------- Automatically inserted by the Eddystone Pure Mail Server ------------ > This message has been scanned for viruses and trojans using up-to-date antivirus > databases. http://Eddystone.Net provides this service free to all its clients > but can give no warranty that all viruses will be detected. > > Should you have any questions regarding this service please contact: > enquiry@... > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 I always use St 's Wort oil (strong!- red, not pink) instead of arnica cream, it can be made easily, or purchased from our own small producers and unlike arnica can be used on broken skin, is very effective and wonderful for aching muscles. Also I've heard good reports of yarrow essential oil as a mossie repellent but haven't tried it yet " Me too " on the slippery elm. Aloe vera for sun burn and strengthening the skin, (but this is often available at holiday destinations either in shops or growing.) Sally Owen MidWales > > Reply-To: ukherbal-list > Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:06:20 +0100 > To: ukherbal-list > Subject: travel herbs > > Hello all, > > The PR working group is putting together an article for syndication about > herbal preparations to take on holiday. So, any suggestions on what > herbalists themselves pack in their travel first aid kit for themselves and > their children, such as anti-mosquito remedies that really work, would be > most welcome. I would also be interested to know whether you have to take > legal precautions: if I took St 's Wort over to Ireland, would it be > confiscated by Customs? > > All the best, > > Krystyna > > - > Krystyna Krzyzak MNIMH, North Devon > > > ---------- Automatically inserted by the Eddystone Pure Mail Server > ------------ > This message has been scanned for viruses and trojans using up-to-date > antivirus > databases. http://Eddystone.Net provides this service free to all its clients > but can give no warranty that all viruses will be detected. > > Should you have any questions regarding this service please contact: > enquiry@... > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 best anti - bite remedy I've come across is to take vitamin B complex in the early afternoon every day you're away - makes your blood smell different and the bugs just aren't interested! Schia Schia MNIMH Highbury, London schia.mitchell@... travel herbs > Hello all, > > The PR working group is putting together an article for syndication about > herbal preparations to take on holiday. So, any suggestions on what > herbalists themselves pack in their travel first aid kit for themselves and > their children, such as anti-mosquito remedies that really work, would be > most welcome. I would also be interested to know whether you have to take > legal precautions: if I took St 's Wort over to Ireland, would it be > confiscated by Customs? > > All the best, > > Krystyna > > - > Krystyna Krzyzak MNIMH, North Devon > > > ---------- Automatically inserted by the Eddystone Pure Mail Server ------------ > This message has been scanned for viruses and trojans using up-to-date antivirus > databases. http://Eddystone.Net provides this service free to all its clients > but can give no warranty that all viruses will be detected. > > Should you have any questions regarding this service please contact: > enquiry@... > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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