Turmeric: Natural First Aid Treatment for Inflammation, Pain, Fever and MoreTurmeric: Natural First Aid Treatment for Inflammation, Pain, Fever and More
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Turmeric: Natural First Aid Treatment for Inflammation, Pain, Fever and More

Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal.
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By Sina McCullough
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This is part 1 in “Herbal First Aid Kit”

In this series, we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available.

What Is an Herbal First Aid Kit:

Instead of using man-made chemicals to address acute injuries or conditions, an herbal first aid kit utilizes herbs and spices i.e., God’s medicine.

What to Look for In an Herbal First Aid Kit:

While there are numerous herbs to choose from, an herbal first aid kit should contain remedies with the following qualities:
  • 100 percent natural
  • Effective at addressing most acute conditions, such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, splinters, bee stings, fever, and pain
  • Easy to transport and administer
  • Long shelf-life
  • Negligible risk of overdose or negative side effects
In this series, I share the contents of my herbal first aid kit along with how to easily make and use these natural remedies.

Herbal First Aid Kit Remedy No. 1:

Turmeric

The number one remedy in my first aid kit is turmeric. I do not leave home without it.
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant, which is a perennial in the ginger family. The most well-known active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which gives turmeric a yellowish color. Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal.