Day 3. Put Together a Natural First Aid Kit

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Bringing on a natural first aid kit is the theme for day of the Staying Healthy on Your 
Hike email series. This includes the basics of a first aid kit, along with some natural 
remedies you might want to bring with you.

Herbs

The first category of items to include in your natural first aid kit include the herbs. There 
are quite a few herbs that work well for first aid, but these are good ones to start with:
St. John’s Wort – St. John’s Wort is a good anti-microbial herb that helps with any 
wounds you might get while hiking

Echinacea – Echinacea is good for both soothing and healing of wounds and burns. It 
can also provide relief for any sprains or muscle strains you might get while on the trail.
Lavender – This is a soothing herb that can be used for burns, scrapes, headaches, 
and stress relief while you are hiking.

Essential Oils

You can also pack some essential oils in your natural first aid kit. Think about the types 
of ailments you might experience while hiking, and that can help you decide on the right 
essential oils. The following are popular ones for a first aid kit:

Lavender 
Chamomile 
Rose 
Lemon 
Peppermint 
Eucalyptus
Basic Items

Even a natural first aid kit should have some basic essentials for little emergencies that 
might pop-up during your hike. This includes tweezers, scissors, wraps and bandages, 
topical creams and ointments, and over-the-counter pain relief medications.

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