When SHTF, whether due to societal collapse or a large-scale natural disaster, you will realize that going on a quick trip to the nearest store or pharmacy to stock up on supplies won’t always be an option. Visiting a doctor ...

An essential component when it comes to building your preparedness arsenal is stocking up on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that effectively address a wide range of medical issues – from alleviating allergies and pain, managing respiratory and intestinal infections and tackling various ...

There are thousands of medicinal plants out there, but the nine herbs listed below can provide most of what you need to create a backyard pharmacy. If you grow these herbs in your backyard, you won’t have to go out foraging for ...

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is commonly used to make warm, soothing baths. But when SHTF, you can also use Epsom salt for various medicinal applications. It is often used as a natural remedy for joint pain or skin conditions like athlete’s ...

Knowing how to use herbal remedies is an important prepping skill, but you also need to learn about an herb’s pros and cons so you can use it safely and properly. (h/t to PrepSchoolDaily.Blogspot.com) Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is a plant ...

Even if disaster doesn’t strike, knowing how to make herbal remedies is an important prepping skill to have. If you know how to make different herbal remedies, you can treat common issues like sleep problems or digestive issues using herbs ...

Comfrey, or gum plant, is a medicinal herb that can be used as an astringent, anti-inflammatory or anti-rheumatic agent. It can also be used to treat wounds, bites, stings, rashes and other conditions. Not only does it speed up recovery on the surface ...

Discomforts and illnesses don’t fail to show up during emergencies, disasters and survival scenarios. Stockpiling food, water and other necessities may not be enough to stay healthy during such times. A careful selection of essential oils can be your best ally ...

Herbalism is an essential skill, whether things are normal and quiet or when SHTF. If you want to learn about herbal medicine, here are some useful tips to get you started. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Like any other prepper skill, herbalism ...

Native Americans have been using medicinal plants long before the European conquest of America. Today, medicinal plants are still widely used in the United States, and for good reason. For starters, they contain potent compounds that can help with a wide variety of ...