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Natural First Aid Touches

Bee stings: Apply a cold compress of Chamomile as long as possible and apply 1 drop of Chamomile neat three times a day for two days.
Wasp stings: Wasp stings are alkaline so treat with cider or wine vinegar (1 tsp) and add 2 drops each of lavender and chamomile essential oil. Mix up well and apply to the area three times a day.
Spiders: In a teaspoon of alcohol dilute 3 drops of lavender and 2 drops of chamomile. Blend well and apply to the area three times.
Plant Irritations: After encountering a stinging plant, immediately apply one drop of lavender or eucalyptus neat over the area and wash with cold water as soon as possible. After patting dry carefully apply another drop of lavender essential oil.
Cuts and Wounds: In a small basin of warm water add 5 drops of Lavender essential oil and 2 drops of Tea Tree essential oil. Agitate well with your hand (to blend the oils into the water) and rinse the wound carefully. Pat dry and then put 3 drops of lavender on a piece of gauze and place it over the cut. Change twice throughout the day and on the third day expose the wound to air if possible.
Disinfectant Wash: Lavender (10 drops), Thyme (20 drops) and Eucalyptus (10 drops). Blend together and keep to use in the same manner as the wash for cuts and wounds (use 5-7 drops of blend). Follow with application of Lavender essential oil.