 I guess the most obvious items are... well, obvious. I went to my local Target and tried to get a wide assortment of Band-Aids, bandages, tape, cotton balls, Q-Tips, gauze, and wrappings for various injuries. Then, I grabbed some really good skin glue and stinger/venom extractor, just in case. | Up until recently I did not even have little Band-Aids in the house. But I thought it would be wise to put together a medical kit just in case. For some reason, not quite sure why, when I think about the need for a medical kit I picture myself in the middle of the woods without access to running water, a telephone, or soap. As I was trying to come up with items to include, I took those circumstances into consideration, and I also wanted my kit to be sufficient in the event that no help was available for lengthy periods of time. If I forgot anything, feel free to let me know!  |
In addition to bandaging, a few sizes and types of scissors and tweezers seemed appropriate. Maybe I should get some suture equipment to add?
Also, in the event of no soap and water, the kit is stocked with wet wipes, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, and a colloidal silver product.
In addition to the items above, some awesome salve in a small container is a great addition. Of course, if you are not in the woods and are in my house you would find several large containers of this so I felt it only necessary to put a small amount in the kit. :)
I included a small bag of activated charcoal, another of bentonite clay, and another with baking soda. These items are only truly necessary for us if we are in the wilderness somewhere because I have large quantities of these in my house. I have to admit, I am finding it to be very convenient to have everything neatly organized in one place. It is nice not to have to think about everything I might need or that could be useful for the situation at hand, since everything is there and ready for use. Hey, let's face it, sometimes you just don't think of every single thing that could be helpful in the moment.
I also threw in a natural cough drop...why not?
I also threw in a natural cough drop...why not?
Lavender and peppermint oils. Both of these are safe to use undiluted although peppermint feels like Icy Hot, so it might be too strong for children and I don't recommend it undiluted on children under 4 years of age.
For both sun and local heat burns, and bug bites a drop of lavender is great. Especially if you are in the wilderness and have no ice.
For muscle pain, a drop of peppermint is great. For headaches, a drop massaged into the temples and on the back of the neck is best. Also, for stomach upset, a drop right in the naval can work wonders. Of course, a shot of baking soda with charcoal would be great, too. Combining a drop of of each of these is also a great insect repellant.
For both sun and local heat burns, and bug bites a drop of lavender is great. Especially if you are in the wilderness and have no ice.
For muscle pain, a drop of peppermint is great. For headaches, a drop massaged into the temples and on the back of the neck is best. Also, for stomach upset, a drop right in the naval can work wonders. Of course, a shot of baking soda with charcoal would be great, too. Combining a drop of of each of these is also a great insect repellant.
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