62 Ryn and Katja: Herbal First Aid

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Topics covered in this episode

How to properly bandage wounds

Herbal washes and wound care

Psychological first aid

How to deal with minor first aid situations

How to deal with more serious first aid situations

Practical disaster relief advice

First aid kit must haves - see their blog post describing three types of kits here: https://commonwealthherbs.com/first-aid-kits-for-everyone/

ABOUT RYN AND KATJA

Katja & Ryn co-founded the CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism in 2010. They see clients for individual consultations, and together they offer Foundational, Advanced, and Clinical herbalism programs both in-person and online. They also teach at national herbal conferences, including the American Herbalists Guild Symposium, the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, IM4US, and Boston's own Herbstalk. Articles by Ryn and Katja have appeared in the AHG Journal, the Journal of the Northeast Herbal Association, and Plant Healer Magazine. They are trained as street medics and Wilderness First Responders, and collaborate with peers from around the country to bring herbalism to communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

Website: https://commonwealthherbs.com/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/commonwealthherbs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZkDBYcBpka88DSGE3STWg

Commonwealth Herbs Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-podcast-for-holistic-herbalism/id1307252136?mt=2

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.