{"product_id":"2940013382404","title":"The Official Pocket Medicinal Plant Survival Manual","description":"A Lifesaving Manual Needed by Every American To Survive National emergencies Caused by Terrorists or Otherwise. More than 2,000 years ago, Cleopatra used freshly cut aloe vera leaves as a soothing burn ointment. \u003cbr\u003ePeople of that period in history also commonly sipped tea brewed with white willow bark to relieve the pain of gout.\u003cbr\u003eWhy did it work?  \u003cbr\u003eBecause that white willow bark  contains a natural form of aspirin!\u003cbr\u003eModern medicine borrows heavily from plants in the never ending quest for improved remedies.  \u003cbr\u003eOf all the prescription drugs sold in the United States, an astounding one-third are derived from plants.\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 80 percent of the world's people rely on folk medicine for treatment of their illnesses.  \u003cbr\u003ePeople in developing areas of the world depend wholly upon the sometimes strange practices of a local healer, medicine man or witch doctor.  \u003cbr\u003eMany of their plant concoctions are as effective as modern medications in the civilized world.\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Indians developed a vast expertise in plant medicines.  \u003cbr\u003eAnd early settlers from England and Western Europe brought to the New World their knowledge of medical treatment with plants.  \u003cbr\u003eHerbal home remedies were handed down in those families over many generations.\u003cbr\u003eIn Colonial days, no drugstores could be found on street corners and few, if any, trained doctors.  \u003cbr\u003ePeople were forced to rely on homemade medicines.  \u003cbr\u003eIt goes without saying that the greatest pharmacy in the world is found in plants. \u003cbr\u003eThese plants have incredibly effective medicinal properties.  \u003cbr\u003ePlants can and should be utilized when faced with an emergency medical situation or where survival may be in question.  \u003cbr\u003e    The Official Pocket Medicinal Plant Survival Manual is designed to show you exactly what to do.\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e 1. Medicinal Plants Important to Survival  15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Making Plant Medicines For Survival   21 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Medical Problems and How to Treat Them     27 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Identifying Plants with Medicinal Properties   211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.  COMPRESS: To make a hot compress:\u003cbr\u003ea.  Brew a batch of strong plant tea and strain.\u003cbr\u003eb.  Dip soft cloth in the hot tea and wring out.\u003cbr\u003ec.  Apply to affected area as hot as person can stand it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.  DECOCTION:  Simmering berries, roots, barks and seeds for half hour or more is a decoction.  Here's how it's done:\u003cbr\u003ea.  Slice fresh plant parts or crush dry plant parts.\u003cbr\u003eb.  Simmer in pot and strain while hot.\u003cbr\u003ec.  Pour into containers and shake when ready to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.  INFUSIONS: An infusion is identical to a decoction except for the plant parts used.\u003cbr\u003ea.  Soak leaves or flowers in hot water for 30 minutes.\u003cbr\u003eor\u003cbr\u003eb.  Make cold infusion by soaking leaves or flowers overnight in cold water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.  LINIMENTS: Liniments are concocted for rubbing on the skin at body temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.  POULTICE: A poultice is a moist paste made from mashed plants or parts of plants and spread on affected areas of the body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.  TEA:  Bring cold water to a rolling boil.  Pour over dried, pulverized root or over leaves (dry or fresh).  Steep (infuse) 15 to 20 minutes, Strain and sweeten to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.  TINCTURE: A tincture is merely plant parts dissolved in brandy, wine or other alcoholic beverages.  Tinctures are made in this way:\u003cbr\u003ea.  Steep leaves, etc., in brandy (or other) for 2 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eb.  Shake mixture daily.\u003cbr\u003ec.  Strain through paper coffee filter before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.  WASHES:  Washes are a cooled tea used externally rather than for drinking.  They are wiped on skin around affected area.  Washes are easily made:\u003cbr\u003ea.  Put plant parts in boiling water.\u003cbr\u003eb.  Simmer until soft.\u003cbr\u003ec.  Leave to steep for at least 10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat The Experts Say About The Official Pocket Survival Manual Series \u003cbr\u003e“I can’t say enough good about these books. I recommended them to all my students.”\u003cbr\u003e Barbara Cram – Top Survival Instructor\u003cbr\u003e“If Heartland USA had a ‘Seal of Approval,’ these books would surely carry one.”\u003cbr\u003e             Tom Dodge – Heartland USA\u003cbr\u003e“Must have books. 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