I’m an Herbalist, and These Are the 4 Essential Herbs in My First-Aid Kit

Stop bleeding, reduce pain, and prevent infection with these easily accessible herbs—an excellent foundation for building herbal knowledge.

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There are a lot of herbal products on the market right now. How do we know which ones are the best for us? I’ve been a practicing herbalist for more than 40 years, and I have a good perspective on this that I want to share. You are beginning herbalists, not “customers.” I was once a beginner too, so I can say “we.”