Usage

Herbs which are used in first-aid

alecost

Alecost

Make into ointments for insect bites and burns.

aloe vera

Aloe Vera

Use sap for chapped skin, burns, and dermatitis.

basil

Basil

Rub fresh leaves on insect bites.

borage

Borage

Apply as a poultice to relieve skin inflammation and bruises.

brown mustard

Brown Mustard

Make a poultice of grounded mustard seeds to relieve joint and muscle pains.

calendula

Calendula

Use in antiseptic and antifungal ointment to soothe chapped skin, inflammations, ulcers, s...

catnip

Catnip

Apply externally to bruises.

chamomile

Chamomile

Use in ointments or compresses for wounds, insect bites, and eczema.

chickweed

Chickweed

Make a poultice and apply to cuts, bruises, burns, and eczema.

chicory

Chicory

Make a poultice to relieve inflammation.

comfrey

Comfrey

Apply as a poultice to cuts, burns, sores, sprains, and muscle and joint pains.

coriander

Coriander

Ointments made with its essential oil can relieve muscle and joint pains.

cowslip

Cowslip

Make into an ointment for wounds.

fenugreek

Fenugreek

Ground seed and apply as a poultice to burns, ulcers, and abscesses.

garlic

Garlic

Apply garlic juice to insect bites.

geranium

Geranium

Use externally to treat acne, ezcema, and dermatitis.

good king henry

Good King Henry

Used in poultices and ointments for skin sores in the past.

horsetail

Horsetail

Apply decoction to wounds to staunch bleeding.

houseleek

Houseleek

Apply sap to insect bites, warts, burns, cuts, and other skin irritations and blemishes.

hyssop

Hyssop

Make into a poultice for wounds.

lemon balm

Lemon Balm

Apply externally to sores and insect bites.

licorice

Licorice

Apply externally to insect bites.

melilot

Melilot

Apply externally to wounds, or make a poultice for joint pains.

mullein

Mullein

Apply as a poultice to wounds and ulcers.

myrtle

Myrtle

Make into a poultice for bruises and wounds.

onion

Onion

Onion juice may promote the healing of wounds.

oregano

Oregano

Apply as a poultice to reduce inflammations and relieve muscle and joint pains.

parsley

Parsley

Apply as a poultice on wounds and insect bites.

rosemary

Rosemary

Use rosemary massage oil for muscle and joint pains.

sage

Sage

Apply as compresses to wounds.

st. john's wort

St. John's Wort

A tincture or an infusion in vegetable oil can be applied to wounds, sores, and ulcers.

summer savory

Summer Savory

Apply externally as an antiseptic for insect bites.

tarragon

Tarragon

Used in the past to treat toothache.

vervain

Vervain

Apply as a compress to skin irritations and bruises.

violet

Violet

Use in a poultice and apply externally to skin inflammations, ulcers, and bruises.

winter savory

Winter Savory

Apply externally as an antiseptic for insect bites.

yarrow

Yarrow

Apply crushed yarrow leaves to wounds to stop bleeding.