Herbal First Aid Kit
Home Remedies for Acute Health Needs
Herbal First Aid from Nature’s Medicine Cabinet
Being prepared matters.
Nature has always provided medicine—plants that support healing when the body is stressed, inflamed, overwhelmed, or out of balance. These remedies are not designed for convenience or sweetness. They are designed for effectiveness.
That’s why traditional medicine often tastes bitter.
Healing asks something of us.
Our Herbal First Aid Kit
We offer most formulas in 2-ounce bottles for ongoing or chronic support.
For acute needs, we created a Herbal First Aid Kit, featuring 1-ounce bottles intended for short-term, higher-frequency use.
Acute dosing:
10 drops every 1–3 hours, depending on symptom severity.
When you purchase a First Aid Kit, you choose any five remedies, plus receive a seasonal essential oil roller.
(Winter corresponds to the Water Element — supporting adaptability, resilience, and the ability to meet fear and disappointment with steadiness.)
A Guide to Common First Aid Remedies
Below is an overview of some of our most frequently used formulas. Each remedy name links to a detailed article, including traditional use and published research where available.
🧠 True Focus
Traditionally used to support mental clarity, focus, and memory.
It is often chosen during periods of overwhelm, scattered thinking, or mental fatigue. Ingredients found in this formula have been studied for cognitive support, including research exploring trends in memory and neurological resilience.
😌 True Calm
Used to support emotional regulation and nervous system balance.
Many families keep this on hand for anxiety, stress reactivity, and difficulty settling—especially in children.
😴 True Sleep
Used to support falling asleep and restoring healthy sleep rhythms.
For sleep challenges involving waking during the night or waking unrefreshed, True Stress Resilience may be a better fit.
⚖️ True Stress Resilience
Designed for stress patterns tied to over-responsibility, poor boundaries, and adrenal fatigue.
Suggested use:
- 10 drops if waking during the night or waking groggy
- Increase gradually as needed (with daytime dosing), while also addressing lifestyle stressors
This remedy works best when paired with healthy boundaries, which we teach in our resource “The Five Energy Needs.”
🌿 True Allergy Relief
Created after years of personal experience with severe allergies.
Many people report noticeable relief within days. It is often chosen as an alternative to stacking multiple allergy medications.
🤒 True Cold & Flu Relief
Used for acute immune stress such as colds, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchial irritation, and sinus congestion.
Often kept on hand so support can begin at the first sign of illness.
🧴 True Clear Skin
Traditionally used for inflammatory skin conditions such as poison ivy, acne, and rashes.
This formula was originally developed after repeated family exposure to poison ivy and has since been used by many for both acute flare-ups and long-term skin balance.
😊 True Mood Lift
Used to support mood stability and emotional well-being.
Ingredients in this formula have been studied for their effects on neurotransmitter balance and emotional resilience.
💪 True Pain Relief & True Wound Mend
Internal and topical formulas traditionally used to support pain, inflammation, bruising, sprains, and slow-healing wounds.
Often chosen as natural alternatives to NSAIDs when appropriate.
⚡ True Energy Boost
Designed for short-term energy support during physical or mental demand.
Best used sparingly and paired with adequate rest to avoid long-term depletion.
🚻 True Bladder Relief
Commonly chosen by individuals prone to urinary discomfort or recurrent bladder irritation.
Often used at the first sign of symptoms.
🌸 True PMS Relief & True Menopause Ease
Used to support cyclical discomfort, hormonal transitions, and emotional sensitivity.
Many women report lasting improvements after short-term use.
🍽️ True Digest Ease & True Heartburn Relief
For digestive upset, heaviness after meals, reflux, or sluggish digestion.
Traditional herbal bitters have long been used to awaken digestion and support metabolic balance.
🦠 True Shingles Heal
Used during shingles flare-ups and nerve irritation.
Often chosen early for best results.
🩸 True Vessel Care
Traditionally used for circulation support, hemorrhoids, and varicose vein discomfort.
🍄 True Yeast Relief
Used for yeast imbalance and systemic candida over time.
🧬 True Lymph & GI Cleanse
Chosen for acute toxin exposure, food poisoning, or insect and spider bites.
Historically used to support lymphatic movement and immune response during acute stress.
A Different Way to Think About Medicine
Modern medicine often focuses on suppression.
Traditional medicine focuses on regulation and support.
Many pharmaceuticals are derived from plants—but when isolated and intensified, they often come with long lists of side effects. Whole-plant formulas tend to act more gently, supporting the body’s own healing capacity.
This does not mean plant medicine is careless or unskilled.
It means it requires respect, knowledge, and appropriate use.
How to Order Your Herbal First Aid Kit
- Visit our online store
- Add the Herbal First Aid Kit to your cart
- At checkout, use the “Special Instructions” box to list the five remedies you want
If left blank, we’ll include our most commonly used essentials.
Nature has always known how to heal.
Preparation simply allows you to meet life’s surprises with confidence.
With care,
Dr. Stone
suppose that could be true. It does feel pretty intense, and often I can’t sleep. Goodness, the torture of sooo tired and unable to sleep, while you think about how tomorrow will come regardless!! 
The patients had suffered with insomnia for nearly a year on average, and were able to sleep 3 hours and 20 minutes a night, on average. Half were given Ambien and the other half were given Valerian, Passion Flower and Hops. All were instructed to take their medicine at bedtime.
More Herbal Remedies for Insomnia
In Italy, they wondered if Heart 7, an acupressure point for “calming the spirit,” might be helpful for pregnant women with insomnia. A Mother would never knowingly endanger their baby, and research shows that sleep medicine significantly increases the risk of birth defects.