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FIRST AID CHECKLIST

7Song Northeast School of Botanical Medicine P.O. Box 6626 Ithaca, NY 14851 www.7Song.com

24 Note This checklist is used mainly for first aid events. Not every Skeletal Muscle Relaxants medicine is brought each time, only the ones marked off. Each herbalist should consider and adapt individual Black cohosh Kava kava Lousewort medicines and formulas that work in their specific Jamaican Skullcap situations. dogwood This checklist is continually revised depending on what I have available. For instance, if I get a large donation, it may Trauma Aid just show up once. Anemone Blue vervain California poppy The numbers listed under 1 oz & 2 oz are the number of that Lavender eo Lobelia Rose size bottle coming to a particular event. Larger sizes are listed under ‘other’. In ‘P’ the number is the size of the bottle St. Johnswort Tulsi in the personal bag. In ‘B’ is the quantity of that medicine Vulneraries that I have in backstock. Aloe Arnica Calendula

Key Chickweed Comfrey Plantain Slippery elm St. Johnswort Yarrow ! Use with caution !! Experienced practitioners only F Formula B B Back stock to refill dispensing medicines P In personal bag, not for public use

SH Medicines for self help area

23 Digestive Remedies TINCTURES Aloe Bitters P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific name B Aconite–Aconitum columbianum !! Catnip Acute Respiratory Tincture F Licorice Meadowsweet Anemone–Anemone spp Mint Neutralizing cordial Antimicrobial Throat Spray F Antiseptic Wash F Peppermint spirits Slippery elm Turkey rhubarb Antispasmodic Compound F Demulcents Arnica–Arnica spp. Aloe Licorice Comfrey Baptisia–Baptisia tinctoria Barberry–Berberis sp Mallow Marshmallow Slippery elm Bee balm–Monarda fistulosa Hemostatics Beggar ticks–Bidens spp. Cayenne Cinnamon Shepherd’s purse Belladonna–Atropa belladonna !! Yarrow Yunnan Paiyao Bitter Tincture F Black cohosh–Actaea racemosa Pain Remedies Black haw–Viburnum prunifolium Antiinflammatories Antispasmodics California poppy Blackberry root–Rubus spp. Epipactis Hops Jamaican dogwood Blue cohosh–Caulophyllum thalictroides Blue vervain- hastata Kava kava Lobelia Skeletal muscle Calamus–Acorus calamus relaxants Calendula– Skullcap St. Johnswort Valerian California poppy–Eschscholtzia californica Catnip-Nepeta cataria Wild lettuce Cardamom–Elettaria cardamomum Sedatives Cascara sagrada–Rhamnus purshiana ! California poppy Hops Kava kava Cayenne–Capsicum spp. Lobelia Passionflower Skullcap Chaparral–Larrea spp. Chaparro amargosa–Castela emoryi Valerian Wild lettuce Cinnamon–Cinnamomum spp.

Clematis–Clematis spp.

Cold and Flu Tincture F 22

TINCTURES Medicinal Categories P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific name B Allergies Corydalis–Corydalis aurea Ragweed Ephedra Eyebright Cotton root–Gossypium spp. Antiinfectives Crampbark–Viburnum opulus Baptisia Boneset Calendula Damiana–Turnera spp. Chaparral Conifer resins Echinacea Decongestant Aid F De-stress Extract F Garlic Myrrh Digestive Aid F Oregon graperoot Osha Propolis Don quai–Angelica sinensis Yarrow Echinacea– Echinacea/Goldenseal extract F Antiinflammatories Elder–Sambucus canadensis Aloe Arnica Calendula Epipactis–Epipactis helleborine Chamomile Ginger Licorice Eyebright–Euphrasia spp. Fennel-Foeniculum vulgare Meadowsweet Poplar St. Johnswort Fennel Spirits Willow Yarrow Feverfew– Antispasmodics Gelsemium–Gelsemium sempervirens !! Gentian–Gentian spp Black haw Crampbark Jamaican dogwood German chamomile–Matricaria recutita Silk tassel Skullcap Valerian Ghost pipe–Monotropa uniflora Astringents Ginger–Zingiber officinale Blackberry root Geranium Lady’s mantle –Panax quinquefolius Goldenseal–Hydrastis canadensis Rose Oak Tea Grindelia–Grindelia spp. Witch hazel Yerba mansa Hops–Humulus lupulus Circulatory Stimulants Jamaican dogwood–Piscidia piscipula Kava kava–Piper methysticum Bayberry Cayenne Ginger Horseradish Prickly ash

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MEDICINE-MAKING SUPPLIES KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TINCTURES P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific name B Ethanol Bowl Lavender–Lavandula spp. Calculator Buckets –Melissa officinalis Cleaver Cooking pot Licorice–Glycyrrhiza spp Cutting board Cup-stainless steel Lobelia–Lobelia inflata Jars Cups-disposable Lomatium–Lomatium dissectum Honey Jars-to prepare tea Ma huang–Ephedra sinica ! Isopropyl alcohol Lamp Meadowsweet–Filipendula ulmaria Labels Lighter/matches Mimosa bark–Albizzia julibrissin Marking pen Propane tanks Motherwort–Leonurus cardiaca Measuring cup Spatula Myrrh–Commiphora spp. Plastic bags (for weighing herbs) Stove Nervine Tincture F Scale Strainer Neutralizing Cordial F Tape Tea pot Oregon grape/Algerita–Berberis spp. Vinegar Wash station equipment Osha–Ligusticum porteri Water filter Pain Relief Tincture F Utensils Passionflower–Passiflora incarnata Pedicularis–P. groenlandica, P. spp. Peppermint Spirits Poke–Phytolacca americana ! Prickly ash–Zanthoxylum spp Propolis Ragweed–Ambrosia artemisiifolia Shepherd’s purse–Capsella bursa-pastoris Silk tassel leaf–Garrya spp. Silk tassel root bark–Garrya spp. Sleep Aid Tincture F Skullcap–Scutellaria lateriflora/S. sp Skeletal Muscle Relaxant F Skunk cabbage–Symplocarpus foetidus

TINCTURES CLOTHES P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific name B Bandana Sandals St. Johnswort–Hypericum perforatum Blanket Warm clothes Staph Dismissed Tincture F Boots Vest Sundew–Drosera spp. Gloves –Thymus spp. Hat-Sun Tooth and Gum Tonic F Hat-warm

Trillium–Trillium spp. Long johns Turkey rhubarb–Rheum spp. Long-sleeved shirt Turmeric–Curcuma spp. Rain jacket Un-Headache Tincture F Urinary Tract Tincture F

Usnea–Usnea spp. PERSONAL GEAR AND BOOKS WILDCRAFTING EQUIPMENT Uva ursi–Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bathroom gear Burlap bags Valerian–Valeriana officinalis Bowl/Plate Cleaver Vitex–Vitex agnus-castus Botany field guides Cutting board Warming Lung Tincture F Botany kit De-barking knife White oak–Quercus alba Cell phone Digging fork Wild cherry–Prunus serotina Chair–foldable Draw knife Wild lettuce–Lactuca spp. Cup Hori-hori Wild oats–Avena spp Ear plugs Paper bags Wild yam–Dioscorea villosa Reading glasses Pruners Willow–Salix spp. Snacks Saw

Witch hazel–Hamamelis virginiana Shovel-full size Wolfberry–Lycium pallidum Shovel-compact Yerba mansa–Anemopsis californica Yerba santa–Eriodictyon spp Sharpening tool Tarps

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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Glycerites oz 2oz Pers Size# Name SH P 1 Other Common name – Scientific name B

Barberry root—Berberis vulgaris Bee balm—Monarda sp. California poppy-Eschscholtzia californica Cardamom—Elettaria cardamomum Catnip—Nepeta cataria Cedar Berries—Juniperus sp Chamomile—Matricaria chamomilla Echinacea—Echinacea purpurea Eyebright—Euphrasia officinalis Gentian root—Gentiana lutea Ginseng—Panax quinquefolius Goldenseal—Hydrastis canadensis Hops—Humulus lupulus Kava—Piper methysticum Oak—Quercus alba Osha—Ligusticum porteri Rose petal—Rosa damascena Thyme —Thymus officinalis Tulsi—Ocimum tenuiflorum Valerian—Valeriana officinalis Yerba Santa—Eriodictyon californicum

18 7 Wound Care Kit EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES P 1oz 2oz Other Name B P Size# Name SH Tools Stethoscope Bandana Stretcher Cloth Stuffed animals Eye cup Sun block Flashlight Suture kit Instant glue Tape–Duct Marker Tape-for labels Multi-tool Tape-Surgical Nail clipper Tea pot Pad/Pen Tick removal tool Razor blade Thermometer Scalpel/extra blades Tongue depressors Scissors-bandage Toothbrushes–give away Tweezers Towel–for compress Wraps, Band-aids, etc Toys for children Antiseptic wipes Trash bags, heavy duty (for medical waste) Applicators, Q-tips, etc Trays–Stainless steel (for clean field) Band-aids Tweezers Burn dressing Vitamins Cold pack Watch Elastic/Sports wrap Water bottle Gauze pads Whistle Gloves White board (with markers) Steri-strips Zinc oxide crèam (diaper rash cream) Vet wrap/Coban Medicine/Liquids Abies pitch Activated charcoal Clove essential oil Lavender essential oil Povidine iodine Propolis tincture Salve(s) Yunnan Baiyao 17 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES LINIMENTS P Size# Name SH P 1oz 2oz Other Name B NSAID’s Arnica liniment 2 Pads–Personal for patient records Belladonna liniment !! Paper towels Lobelia liniment ! Pencils/Pens Witch hazel liniment Plastic bags–for soaks Wound liniment Plastic wrap Probiotics Q-tips Razor blades Recording device Respiratory masks SYRUPS Rope/String P 1oz 2oz Other Name B Safety pins Cough drops Saline solution–eye wash Cough syrup SAM splint Garlic honey Scalpel and extra blades Osha honey Scissors–various Wild cherry honey Scissors–bandage Throat lozenges Scissors–surgical Turmeric honey Shaving razor–disposable TM-Echinacea/Elder Sign–first aid station TM-Herba Tussin Sign making materials TM-Throat Coat Signs–various Snacks VINEGARS Spoons–disposable P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific B Soap name Solar lamp Cayenne/Garlic vinegar Splints Lobelia vinegar Spray bottle(s) Valerian vinegar

16 9 OILS and TEA BLENDS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES P 1oz 2oz Other Common name–Scientific name B P Size# Name SH Electrolyte replacement/Emergen-C Arnica oil Epinephrine kit Arnica/St. Johnswort oil Eye cup Balsam fir oil Finger splints Belladonna oil !! Flashlight–Give away Blend 1 Flashlight–Headlamp Blend 2 Flashlight–Small, strong lighting Calendula oil Funnel Castor oil Gloves (disposable) Glucometer Chaparral oil Glue–Instant Comfrey oil Goggles Ear oil F Honey-Medicated Insect Repellent Oil F Hot water bottle Massage blends F Hydrogen peroxide Mineral oil Insect netting Poplar bud oil Iodine/Betadine solution Trauma Oil F Insect repellent Irrigation syringe Tea–Calming Isopropyl alcohol Tea–Disinfecting Knife Tea–Diuretic Labels Lidocaine Tea–Nutritive Lighter/Matches

Tea–Tasty Lights/Lamps-hanging

Tea–Urinary Tract Magnification tool/loupe Markers Menstrual products Mirror Moleskin Multi -use pocket tool Nail clippers Nail file Naloxone Notebook(s) 10 15 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SALVES AND BALMS P Size# Name SH P 1oz 2oz Other Common name – Scientific name B Band-Aids, Bandages and Wraps Antiinfective salve Bandage-Elastic, Sports Bruise salve/Deep Tissue salve Bandages-butterfly First Aid salve Bandage-tubular (Band net) Garden salve Band-Aids-various sized and types Golden salve Burn dressing Healing salve/First Aid Scar Fade Eye pads Injury salve Gauze pads Gauze roll All-purpose salve Gauze strips Lip salve Medi-pore Tiger balm/Joint salve Non-adhesive dressing Steri-Strips ESSENTIAL OILS Wrap (Vet)-flexible, self-adherent P Size Name B Camphor gel Clove Antiseptic wipes Eucalyptus Applicators Lavender Aspirin Peppermint Benadryl/Diphenhydramine Tea tree Bottles-to go Thyme Braces Wintergreen Brush-to wash containers Bungee cords Burn gel Candles OTHER MEDICINES Chemical/Pepper spray detox P Size Name B P Size Name B Cleaning cloth Abies pitch Cold packs Communication equipment Condoms Container–soaks Cups-disposable-for dispensing medicines 11 Droppers–extra (various sizes) Ear plugs 14 POWDERS, CAPSULES, PATENT MEDICINES SINGLE HERBS, FOODS, and OTHER P Size Name SH P Size Name SH P Size Name B P Size Name B Activated Berberis sp charcoal-bags Chaparral Activated Cinnamon charcoal caps

Activated 16 Cloves charcoal powder Coffee Astringents Datura leaf !! Baking soda Fennel seed Cayenne Garlic, fresh Cascara

sagrada caps Ginger, dry California Ginger, candy poppy caps Ginger, fresh Clay Honey Garlic Lemon Ginger Licorice root Kava kava Ma huang ! Licorice root Nut butter Salt Olive oil Turmeric Osha root Slippery elm Peanut butter Senna caps Probiotics Salonpas

Yunnan Baiyao Snacks Tobacco Tooth powder Vitamin C Tea-Black Tea-Green

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