Lupinus
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So watching a show recently about some traditional/old remedies I got to thinking they would make for good SHTF/TEOTWAWKI use, as they are natural and in some cases pretty darned easy to come by.
Thing's like using maggots to remove dead flesh from a bad wound. Not only is it a very old technique it is one modern doctors are actually revisiting with great success. And others like leaches to increase blood flow to a damaged limb. Again a very old technique and one modern doctors are again using. In one case a man had his fingers replaced through surgery and leaches were used, they removed the old blood and caused new blood to flow into the area until the body could grow new vessels.
Also many herbs and plants have proved very good remedies for a number of things throughout the centuries.
Any thoughts on using more "traditional" remedies in prolonged SHTF situations when more traditional remedies might not be available? And learning what plants with good medicinal properties are in your area or that you can easily grow?
Thing's like using maggots to remove dead flesh from a bad wound. Not only is it a very old technique it is one modern doctors are actually revisiting with great success. And others like leaches to increase blood flow to a damaged limb. Again a very old technique and one modern doctors are again using. In one case a man had his fingers replaced through surgery and leaches were used, they removed the old blood and caused new blood to flow into the area until the body could grow new vessels.
Also many herbs and plants have proved very good remedies for a number of things throughout the centuries.
Any thoughts on using more "traditional" remedies in prolonged SHTF situations when more traditional remedies might not be available? And learning what plants with good medicinal properties are in your area or that you can easily grow?