Herbal DIY: your herb kit
This is where you start your herb collection for first aid and remedies. Some of these herbs you might want to grow. There are several options for growing plants, even in a small space, coming up later in the publication. Some of these plants you can find in existing teas, even at the supermarket. Others you can collect from the wild or take pickings from friends and learn how to grow them on. Please make sure you have identified these plants accurately before using them.
A basic herb and spice kit might include:
| Aloe Vera (windowsill plant) | Basil |
| Chamomile tea | Cinnamon |
| Cloves | Comfrey leaf |
| Coriander seeds | Cumin seeds |
| Dandelion roots | Dill |
| Elder flowers | Fennel |
| Fenugreek seed | Ginger |
| Lemon Balm | Lime flowers |
| Mint | Nettles |
| Oregano | Parsley |
| Raspberry leaf | Red Sage leaf |
| Rose hips | Rosemary |
| Sage | Tarragon |
| Thyme | Turmeric |
| Yarrow |
A few other useful items you can buy will complete your Natural First-aid Kit:
| Bandages and plasters | Calendula ointment |
| Cotton Wool | Dr. Bach’s Rescue Remedy |
| Garlic oil capsules | Lavender essential oil |
| Tea tree essential oil | Lint |
| Peppermint essence | Witch hazel |