Most people know, at least subconsciously, that a disaster could happen at virtually any time. Most people go on with their daily lives, doing their jobs and choking down Cheetos hoping that when the roof comes down the authorities will come rushing in and save them.
In recent years, preparing for survival rather than counting on state-sanctioned goons has become somewhat of a fad. Early on so-called “preppers” were obsessed with collecting weapons that would be effective against zombies- and made up the majority of the prepping community. This still goes on but has mostly been relegated to the status of hobby.
But with time, and online debate, survival prepping in the digital age has become a fairly mature discipline. Serious preppers curate a collection of “bug out bags” designating one bag for defense, another for bushcraft, and another for food storage or gathering, and yet another for medical uses. The practice of preparing for a survival situation is intellectually stimulating and involves fitness, training, and practice.
As the discipline has advanced, many preppers have realized that depending on mainstream medicine would be unwise in a situation where the infrastructure has failed. This means survivors would need to learn about natural remedies. By collecting and experimenting with natural remedies, the prepper has a better chance of being able to recognize and use natural items they may gather in the wild.
As with any other part of a “bug out” system, the prepper wants to select each item based on ease of carry, durability, replace-ability, and versatility. Take survival knives as an example, the prepper wants a knife that is extremely durable and that has a blade geometry that makes it useful for camp prep, food processing, self-defense and so on.
Following this reasoning, the prepper is motivated to find medicinal products that do as many things as possible while being durable and compact.
To that end, we submit to you, the prepper’s favorite herbal remedy; Mullein.
Mullein has numerous properties that make it an excellent medicinal aid. It is versatile, potent, can be stored dry for long periods of time, and is fairly inexpensive- leaving room in your budget for other, more expensive equipment needs.
Here are some of Mullein’s potent medicinal properties that make it so attractive to the wizened survival prepper.
Relieves respiratory problems
When taken as a tea, Mullein reduces coughs, helps with lung congestion and relaxes the lungs and airway for better breathing.
Cures hemorrhoids
When made into a poultice, Mullein will reduce irritation and swelling which can heal hemorrhoids- with a few behavioral adjustments.
Treats ear infections
In a survival situation, an earache can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Mullein can ease the pain, making an ear ache bearable.
Aids sleep
Helping with relaxation, Mullein is a good and natural sleep aid with NO dangerous side effects.
Controls cold symptoms
Mullein’s pain reducing and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great helper when cold viruses strike- as they will certainly do in the wild.
Reduces inflammation
By now you’re noticing a theme. The problems caused by infections, exposure, and so much more are Mullein’s specialties.
Narcotic effects
Most long-term survival situations would come in the form of traveling to a safe location or holding out in a safe location. Either way, it’s a matter of making it through the lurch. With no dangerous side effects, Mullein can safely give you the boost you need to push through the pain and survive.
Offers flu resistance
On top of safely treating the symptoms of many common problems, Mullein also packs a punch that old Mr. Flu Virus does not appreciate. …now, if only someone would use it to develop a safe vaccine…
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