How to Put Together a Natural First Aid Kit

First aid is essential any time you are going to be outdoors, but you might not want to 
use harsh chemicals. Another option is to put together a first aid kit with the essential, 
but relying heavily on natural remedies. 

Include Your Own Healing Salves

The first thing that is good to put in a natural first aid kit is a collection of homemade 
salves. If you regularly make natural or holistic remedies for things like burns, scrapes, 
migraines, and other ailments, then you should consider making more than just one 
application. Salves are easy to use while outdoors, whether hiking or camping, and can 
be placed in any small container. With salves, it also reduces the number of items you 
need to bring with you in the natural first aid kit.

Don’t Forget the Insect Items

One common thing many people discover when they go outdoors is being bombarded 
by insects, especially during the summer. The hot weather is when the insects tend to 
come out, so you might be dealing with ants, spiders, ticks, and mosquitoes. There are 
a variety of natural products you can bring with you to repel insects, where you don’t 
harm them, but you also don’t apply harsh chemicals to your own skin. This includes 
certain types of herbs and organic repellents, to using essential oils in water and 
alcohol, like citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus.

Bring Along Essential Oils and Carrier Oils

Speaking of essential oils, you definitely want to bring some with you. So many oils 
have healing properties for all sorts of ailments you may have when you are outside or 
on the road. From lavender and chamomile for stress and migraines, to rosemary and 
clove for helping with ligament pain like sprained ankles, you will definitely find uses for 
them. Don’t forget carrier oils as you can’t apply pure essential oils directly to the skin.

Additional First Aid Products

In addition to these natural products, don’t forget basic first aid like scissors, tweezers, 
gauze, bandages, antiseptic wipes, creams, and lotions. You should also have some 
aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, Epsom salt, and anything else you think you will use. 

Consider the types of injuries or ailments you might be dealing with for your outdoor 
activities, and that can provide a good indication of what should be included in your 
natural first aid kit.
