Homemade remedies and what will leave the shelves first?

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As usual i am always looking for more of the old way of doing things that work,not too mention we may be needing to know these things very soon,the economy looking like it is now.So i will be trying to add as  many homemade ideas that really work as i can find.

 Remember any of these you like ,you may want to go ahead and print them and keep them safely in a binder somewhere..if it all goes down you may not be able to get access to your computer for quite some time…best to be prepared than sorry,,,,

 

Wild Cherry bark, Mullein leaf, Slippery Elm powder, Coltsfoot leaf, Lobelia leaf, Pleurisy root, Elecampane root, and  Licorice root .

 

Coltsfoot and Horehound are expectorant herbs that should be used with a light hand – not too much, or it may make you cough too much because of their strong expectorant properties.

 

Licorice, a sweet herb, is soothing and makes a good edition to a cough syrup remedy, but should also be used sparingly, as too much can have the same effect as Epicac syrup.

 

My family cough recipe looks like this:

 

 

FAMILY COUGH RECIPE

 

1oz. of wild cherry bark

1oz. of mullein (leaf)

1oz. of slippery elm (powder)

1/2 oz. of coltsfoot (leaf)

1/2 oz. of lobelia (leaf)

1/2 oz. pleurisy (root)

1/2 oz. elecampane (root)

1/2 oz. Licorice (root)

 

Here are some directions on how to make a syrup:

 

STEP 1/ –Combine the herbs and add to 1 quart water. Simmer liquid over a low heat, condensing the liquid down to a very thick concentrated tea (about 1 pint).

 

STEP 2/ –Strain herbs. Place liquid back into the pot. Compost the herbs.

 

STEP 3/ –To the liquid herb concentrate add either 1 cup of honey, (for children over 2 years of age) or 1 cup of white grape juice concentrate and warm the liquid/tea mixture together, stirring well for about 20 minutes over low heat.

 

STEP 4/ –Cool to lukewarm. Add Brandy (or vodka or whiskey) to flavour and preserve. Brandy relaxes and sooth the throat muscles and calms spastic coughing.  If you are uncomfortable about having your family ingest alchohol, add the chough medicine to hot tea, and the heat of the tea will burn off most of the alcohol.

 

STEP 5/ –Completely cool and then pour cough mixture recipe into clean bottles. Syrups stored in the refrigerator should last for 4-6 months. If refrigeration isn’t available, increase sweetener content to 2 cups.

 

 This next recipe works well for the tight chest complaints that sometimes are part of a bronchial infection:

 

SOOTHING COUGH SYRUP

1 Tbs. each licorice root, mullein leaves, thyme leaves, rose hips, slippery elm bark,  lemongrass leaves, and 2 Tbs. of Wild Cherry bark.

 

1 quart water

 

1/4 to 1/2 cup rice syrup or fruit syrup (or honey, for children who are at least 2 years of age)  Bring herbs and water to a boil in a large uncovered saucepan. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for 30 minutes.  Strain out herbs.  Return to heat and simmer, then turn off heat. While still warm, stir in syrup or honey. Let cool.  Give a suffering child 1 Tbs., as needed. Store in refrigerator.

 

I pray your family is blessed with good health, and that you won’t need these recipes, but they are good to have on hand just in case!

 

In Him,

Debi <><

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/homemadecoughcoldremedies.htm

 

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Crystal’s Tooth Powder

¼ to 1/3 cup baking soda
½ tsp. To 2 tsp. Myrrh – this is an acquired   taste. I would really recommend that you start out with a very small amount and increase as you get use to its’ taste (remember the name means “bitter”) But this is what gives your tooth powder its’ disinfectant, antiseptic properties.
3 to 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
1 to 2 drops Anise essential oil – both of these can be adjusted to fit your own tastes. Some of my kids prefer it to have more peppermint taste, but some love the Anise taste (somewhat licorice )
a dash of salt – I use RealSalt or sea salt

Mix all ingredients together and store in a covered container (I use a Rubbermaid plastic container) in the bathroom.

When I make toothpowder I just mix things together without measuring. I will attempt to give you approx. measuring amounts so you can play around with it and see what suits your tastes.=

THANKS CRYSTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  One of the simplest and best remedy for cold congestion and coughs is Mentholatum for relieving congestion.  When going to bed, rub some on your child’s chest and wrap a towel over this and around their neck, allowing those vapors to be breathed in while sleeping.  This is very soothing and really calms nighttime coughing and congestion..YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH OF THIS STOCKED UP!!!!

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 iF YOU ARE PREPRING FOR BAD TIMES AHEAD SOME OF THE THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ON HAND ARE BELOW…..

Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
Water Filters/Purifiers
Portable Toilets
Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
Rice – Beans – Wheat
Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking.
Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
Survival Guide Book.
Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
Vitamins
Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
Tuna Fish (in oil)
Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
First aid kits
Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
Flour, yeast & salt
Matches. (“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
Fishing supplies/tools
Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
Duct Tape
Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
Candles
Laundry Detergent (liquid)
Backpacks, Duffel Bags
Garden tools & supplies
Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
Board Games, Cards, Dice
d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
Reading glasses
Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
“Survival-in-a-Can”
Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
Lumber (all types)
Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
Lantern Hangers
Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
Teas
Coffee
Cigarettes
Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
Paraffin wax
Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Chewing gum/candies
Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
Goats/chickens  

 BORROWED FROM  

 http://www.newfluwiki2.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2494

 THIS IS A GREAT FORUM WITH TONS OF HELPFUL INFO FOR THE SURVIVALIST IN YOU…

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Betty~Simply Southern

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