Hey, yeah, plants are like free tool kits, if you know how to read the menu. For first‑aid I keep a stack of comfrey for skin healing, yarrow for bleeding, arnica for bruises, calendula for cuts, and a bag of dried nettle for pain‑relief tea. I also stash aloe gel, witch hazel and a few basil leaves for quick antiseptic wipes. Wild recipes that actually work: a poultice made from fresh comfrey leaves wrapped in a clean rag – great for wounds that need a bit of collagen. A simple anti‑inflammatory brew of chamomile, nettle and a splash of lemon for muscle aches, boiled until it’s thick enough to drink. For a quick salve, melt beeswax and coconut oil, stir in a handful of dried calendula and a dash of essential oil, then let it set – perfect for cuts and blisters. Keep the jars labelled, because a mis‑labeled salve is a hazard, not a convenience.

Yeah, mint’s a smart tweak – it calms the gut and gives a minty kick. Just be sure the basil stays dry; if it starts smelling like a greenhouse you’ll have to throw it out before it turns the whole kit into a compost bin.