First Aid Herbal Garden Seed Collection by Earthsong Seeds (9 packets)
From time to time, we all need a bit of First Aid. And why not make it some Herbal Green Aid that you have naturally to hand? This gathering of herbal heroes will soothe a sting, ease an ache, calm a crisis, warm a chill and nip a sore throat in the bud. Over the years our herbalist ancestors have discovered which plants are best for supporting us in our hour of need. Not only can they be of help to us, they are also a beautiful addition to any garden, and the bees and butterflies love them too.
With a little bit of work in the garden and then some creativity in the kitchen you can literally grow yourself healthy by making your own herbal teas, simple salves and tasty syrups. Use arnica as a herbal oil on bumps or wrap yourself in mullein to soothe. Use spilanthes flower as a lozenge for your throat or nibble an echinacea seed for some seasonal energy. Sip chamomile tea to keep you calm and drink some valerian to help you ground.
Species in the Collection Arnica, Meadow Arnica chamissonis, Calendula, Orange Calendula officinalis, Chamomile, German Matricaria chamomilla, Echinacea Echinacea purpurea, Mullein Verbascum thapsus, Electric Daisy Spilanthes oleracea, St John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum, Valerian, European Valeriana officinalis, Yarrow Achillea millefolium
How to use:
Whilst you can dry all of these herbs, arnica and St John’s Wort are especially good as a freshly infused oil; calendula and yarrow as a fresh poultice; chamomile as a fresh tea; electric daisy as a fresh lozenge. You can make syrups, salves, steam baths or tinctures from any of these herbs.
To dry the herbs lay them in a well ventilated, warm area for 12-24 hours. A dehydrator or airing cupboard are perfect for drying the highest quality herbs. Store them in an airtight jar and enjoy at your leisure
