Everyone should have the essential tools on hand for the day-to-day needs of your family. Keep in mind that this space should be clean, cool, and absent of consistent sunlight to keep your herbs safe and effective. Here is a list of basics to provide a good starting point and help you grow your home apothecary!
Immune System Support
- Echinacea, Astragalus, Licorice root, Oregano
- Garlic - fresh raw, dried, oil, powdered, etc.
- Colloidal Silver
- Honey (for recipes)
- Occillium by Boiron
- Wellness Formula by Source Naturals
- Old Indian Syrup for Kids by Planetary Herbals
- RidgeCrest Herbals ClearLungs
Gut Health
- Ginger powder
- Peppermint, spearmint, and/or catnip
- Slippery elm-powder, lozenges and lozenge recipes
- (also works for immune)
- Probiotics
- Enzymes
- Digest Gold by Enzymedica
- Lower Bowel Formula by Dr. Christopher
First Aid/Emergency
- Cayenne Pepper
- Lobelia tincture - (I use alcohol-based because it draws the medicinal properties out better and adds to the relaxing effects).
- Topical first aid ointment - i.e. Colloidal Silver or Comfrey
Joint Support
- Turmeric, Boswellia
- Glutamine, Glucosamine, Chondroitin
- Arnica Montana (homeopathic)
- Cayenne Heat Ointment or Complete Tissue and Bone by Dr. Christopher
- RidgeCrest Herbals PhysiQOL
Overall Wellness
- Essential oils - food-grade, aromatherapy, or topical
- Adaptogens - Rhodiola, Ashwagandha
- Nervines - Chamomile, Hops, Kava, Valerian (strong)
- Stress Decompress by Host Defense
- RidgeCrest Herbals Anxiety Free
- Flower Essences by Bach
Supplies:
- Tincture bottles with & without droppers. Jars work too.
- Alcohol for herbal preparations
- Vegetable glycerin
- Mortar and pestle and a strong blender
- Cheesecloth
- Fine strainer
- Tea strainers/bags
- Funnels
- Beeswax
- One or two oil bases of choice-almond, jojoba, etc.
- Capsule maker/capsules
