Our Herbal Survival Guide. Keep Calm and Read This.
It’s hard to imagine the situation we are all currently experiencing with COVID-19.
It seems like it’s right out of a movie, but it’s not and it’s on a global scale. It’s in these times we must stand together and remain calm. It's important to actively listen to doctors and healthcare professionals, but here are some tips and information on herbs/tinctures/crystals we can provide you to help keep yourself in tip-top shape.
1. Drink Lots And LOTS Of Water And Tea
Water. Water. Water. I can’t say this enough. Hydrate yourself. Drink lots of water to not only hydrate your body, but to flush out any bad toxins out of your body. Don’t like the taste of water? I get it. Try adding a couple slices of fruit into your water. Not only will it help with the taste, but it will also add even more benefits to your water! My go-to choice is lemon, but you can add things like strawberries or even herbs like mint! Get creative and get to drinking some H2O.
2. Sanitize
I know this is common sense. We’re all seeing so many emails and facebook posts telling us all to wash our hands, which it’s baffling that we even have to encourage people to do this in 2020, but here we are and it’s very important. Make sure to keep sanitizing your space and things you’re using constantly like your phone, computer, remotes, etc...and WASH YOUR HANDS. Spend at least 30 seconds rubbing soap and water over your hands in the sink. There are some hilarious memes out there that help you with the timing of washing hands if you need to look at that for fun.
3. Take Some Oregano Oil
This is something I can’t preach enough about to people. For over a year, I have been taking oregano oil daily and have seen so many benefits from this. Oregano oil is a powerful, plant-derived essential oil that may rival antibiotics when it comes to treating or preventing various infections. It contains properties that are antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Some things it has been known to help are:
Athlete’s foot or toenail fungus
Common colds
Gingivitis
Earaches or toothaches
Digestive problems such as heartburn
and many more!
You can take this as a oil tincture or even as a pill. You can buy it here.
4. Elderberry Tinctures
Elderberries in general are known to remove toxins in the body, to help promote urine flow and bowel movements and reduce inflammation in joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. It also strengthens cell membranes to keep viruses from entering. These berries dry do not have a pleasant smell, so the best way to really gain their benefits in my opinion, is through a tincture. Our friends at Power Of Elderberries make a really great elderberry tincture that has a lovely taste and gets right to the root of the problem. You can buy it here.
5. Elderflower Drink Concentrate
Not only does this herb actually taste lovely in drinks, but it also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses of this herb are for colds and flu, sinus infections and other respiratory disturbances. As a supplement, elderflower also has diuretic and laxative properties, and is helpful in relieving constipation. This is a great drink concentrate that you can buy here.
6. Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil has been used to treat an array of medical conditions, including asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation, cough, headache, eczema, fever, dizziness and the flu. It can also help to improve blood pressure, blood lipids and even fight cancer! This is an oil you should definitely read about the side effects and dosage amounts when taking it. You can buy this oil here.
7. Here is a list of some herbs to be on the lookout for to try and add to your daily diet while this virus is taking place. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it’s okay for you to take any of these herbs and also RESEARCH on the best uses of these herbs:
CHIA SEEDS: They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke. You can find chia seeds at any local grocery store.
ELDER FLOWERS: Elderflower is used to help aid swollen sinuses, colds, the flu, swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation. It has also been known to be used to increase urine production, to increase sweating, and to stop bleeding. You can buy some Elder Flowers here.
HORSERADISH ROOT: We know that horseradish root goes into making that very strong condiment we sometimes put on sandwiches, however it’s also used in medicine as well! It’s used for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, cough, bronchitis, achy joints, gallbladder disorders, sciatic nerve pain, gout, and colic. You can buy some Horseradish Root powder here.
PLEURISY ROOT: Known as the butterfly weed, this herb gets its name from its medicinal uses against a wide range of respiratory and lung conditions specifically pleurisy, inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest that leads to sharp pains in the chest when you take a breath or cough. This herb is excellent for making a tincture. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ON HOW TO USE THIS HERB. IT CAN HAVE BAD SIDE EFFECTS IF NOT USED PROPERLY. You can get some pleurisy root here.
CARDAMOM:This herb is great for curing and preventing digestive issues. It’s is also good for boosting digestive health and can help in treating gastrointestinal issues like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and spasms. You can buy some Cardamom here.
EYEBRIGHT: Eyebright is taken by mouth to treat swollen nasal passages, allergies, hay fever, common cold, bronchial conditions, and inflamed sinuses. You can buy some Eyebright here.
YERBA SANTA HERB: This herb is used for respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis. It is also used for fever and dry mouth. Some people use it to relieve muscle spasms, to loosen phlegm, and as a tonic. You can buy this herb here.
8. Crystals For Healing
RUTILATED QUARTZ: This crystal aids in the manifestation process.The titanium dioxide utilization within the crystal quartz act as a psychic antennae to the higher realms and as an amplifier to any intentions programmed into it. It is a very high energy stone that is used to unblock all of the chakras and even speed healing of physical injuries. It stimulates cell regeneration and repairs tissue, specifically in the respiratory tract. It heals emotional wounds by helping us dispel our self doubts and see ourselves clearly. You can read more about the benefits of this stone here.
YELLOW JASPER: This crystal is the best stone for cleansing your body. It flushes out toxins and impurities, aids the digestive system and it boosts and builds up the immune system to prevent sickness. Yellow jasper is a stabilizing stone but works off the solar plexus to build self confidence and encourage learning through willpower. You can read more about the benefits of this crystal here.
CHAROITE: This stone deals with comforting those who have been isolated, those who are separated from family, and quarantined patients. It emotionally supports those who have loneliness, are ill, or in pain. Charoite also strengthens and cleanses the body, it regulates blood pressure, helps exhaustion, and removes pain including migraines, headaches, and cramps. This crystal helps us let go of negativity, battle compulsions, and accept reality without frustration. You can read more about the benefits of this crystal here.
9. Most Importantly- Listen To Your Body
Rest when you need to rest. We can all take this time to recenter ourselves and listen to what our mind, body and soul are telling us. Take this time that we’re all barricaded in our homes to read a book, rest, meditate, stretch, etc. Just listen to yourself and what you need. If you’re feeling unwell, then just rest and focus on that. Take this time to get in tune with yourself.
Keep yourselves safe and healthy. Know that we are always here if you need us and thank you so much for reading this and for those of you who have been buying our products. Our #1 priority is to provide all of our customers with products that are safe, non-toxic and highly effective. We believe in the power of nature and spiritual well-being in bringing you these results. We are taking measures on our end to make sure we are constantly sanitizing when handling your purchases and are always here as a resource should you need us.