Herbal Travel Companion Kits

Thinking of traveling?

While travel can be a great get away or stress reducer it can be a little trying on the body which is set into regular routines and foods. Long travel days and new or poorly prepared foods can challenge our digestion and our constitution. This literally “Amazon tested” kit provides you with just about all you might come up against while traveling in either the cities or jungles of the world. I have traveled many times into developing countries and done my share of adventure travel; with that experience I have put together my best remedies for all sorts of situations. While I pack a lot more than I list here, I am by nature a just in case kind of person… this would be the bare minimum for adventure travel.

• Digestive Juices Tincture - Artichoke leaf, Gentian Rt., Fennel Seed, Anise Seed, Orange Peel, Ginger rt., & Yellow Dock rt. I take this blend of bitters as a matter of fact with each meal when traveling. Just the process of travel can cause constipation and poor digestion, add new food types, possibly rich foods and your system needs help. Digestive Juices helps your taxed system meet new food demands and can often prevent other problems. Caution: not recommended for persons with a history of kidney stones.
  
  
• Tummy Rub Tincture Chamomile, Peppermint, Lobelia, Ginger, Tumeric & Anise. This Carminative blend is the next step in attending to an upset stomach. If you start to feel bloated, cramping, slightly nauseous, this is the tincture to reach for. This might be from just new food or possibly poorly prepared food. Food poisoning is often accompanied with a mild to moderate fever. If these signs last for more than 24-48 hrs. you may need the next tincture or to see a doctor. Caution do not take during pregnancy.
  
  
• De-Bug Me Tincture Wormwood, Tumeric & Goldenseal. Simple and effective against parasites. This can be taken before a trip as a preventative, helping to build up the immunity of your digestive system and can also be taken when signs indicate that you might have caught a bug. Some signs are cramping, diarrhea, burping, foul gas (more than usual), sour taste in your mouth, and nausea. Often these signs will be dramatic immediately following sugar ingestion, the bugs love sugar and go to work on it fast. Caution not to be taken during pregnancy. I have found that taking this prior to travel for two weeks has helped. I have in the past come back with parasites and needed to be on this tincture for an extended period of time, up to 6 months is possible with some troublesome bugs. I have never had it worse than 3months and have since learned that in conjunction with certain essential oils* I can really move the de-bugging along quickly. *Needs to be done in consultation with experienced practitioner.
  
  
• Stop Running Tincture - Oak Bark, Raspberry Leaf, Golden Seal Rt., Wild Indigo, Echinacea purpurea & yellow dock rt. Whether it be food poisoning, poor quality food, new food, or a bug if you are experiencing diarrhea you may need to stop it sooner than later. Diarrhea can be an effective way for the body to rid itself of a harmful substance but after more than 24hrs. is a real threat that can lead to dehydration very quickly. In the jungle where you are perspiring readily it is even more of a concern. This highly astringent herbal blend will stop the diarrhea effectively. Caution- reduce dosage and stop as symptoms subside, do not take this any longer than is needed or constipation could develop. (If so go back to the digestive juices!) Do not take during pregnancy.
  
  
• Immune Booster Tincture - Echinacea purpurea, Chaparral, Calendula, Chamomile, Golden Seal Rt. & Ginger root. This general cold/flu formula is what is needed if you tend to get run down easily while traveling and/or want something in case you start to feel that tendency. A powerful blend of immune enhancers this is what I reach for at first signs of that slight sore throat, itchy eyes, run-down feeling. Caution do not take if you have or have a history of liver disease or are pregnant.
  
  
• Altitude Adjustment * Tincture - Osha, Siberian Ginseng & Licorice rt. If you are traveling into high altitude areas this is a must. The best way to take this is to start two weeks prior to the trip and then as needed during the trip. The Adaptogens that are used start to do just that, allow your body to adapt to changing environments and stresses on the body. Signs of altitude sickness: headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, racing heart, fatigue. Note that altitude sickness comes on suddenly and is not predictable. Meaning you may suffer on one trip and not another. There is no consistency with this. Keeping sugar and caffeine low and water level high aids in reducing the onset and severity of altitude sickness. Caution High blood pressure if you have high blood pressure do not take this tincture for more than two weeks at a time. With borderline high no more than 1 month. Monitor your blood pressure during use and reduce the dose or discontinue use if you find your blood pressure rose. (Licorice retains water which can increase the threat of high blood pressure) Do not take during pregnancy, if diabetic or have a history of liver disease.
  
  
• Keep Clean Liniment A small cut or blister can quickly turn into trouble if not properly treated early on. In the jungle, where life is brimming all around you, an open wound is an invitation for that life to start to find a new home. I cant say it wont sting because it does, but it works just fine. Clean out those wounds immediately and consistently until healing is well under way. Caution TOPICAL USE ONLY.
  
  
• Bug Bite Relief Liniment okay I know this is after the fact but I have still not come up with a really good natural bug repellant. I use a blend of essential oils which work pretty well, but I wont be putting anything in my kit until I can really refine the product. So that leaves us with after the fact. This liniment will take the sting away. It really does work well. And if you can resist the temptation to itch if you apply this frequently enough you will be relieved quickly while others around you are still scratching. This can also be mixed with a blend of clays that can be applied to really troublesome bites making a good paste that draws the sting out. (The powder is sold separately if desired). Caution TOPICAL USE ONLY.

Kit #1 1 oz. Size of the 8 products as listed above: Digestive Juices, Tummy Rub, De-Bug Me, Stop Running, Immune booster, Altitude Adjustment, Keep Clean & Bug Bite Relief. Retail value: $60 Kit cost: $54 1oz. Supply will last approximately 10 days for one. *Altitude adjustment may be replaced with another tincture of choice if not needed.

Kit #2 2oz. Size of the 8 products as listed above: Digestive Juices, Tummy Rub, De-Bug Me, Stop Running, Immune booster, Altitude Adjustment, Keep Clean & Bug Bite Relief. Retail value: $104 Kit cost: $94 2oz. Supply will last approximately 20 days for one. *Altitude adjustment may be replaced with another tincture of choice if not needed.

Kit # 3 Mix and Match choose 1 or 2 oz. Sizes depending upon what you think you may need more of. The final mix of 8 products will receive 10% off total retail price.

Kit # 4 Custom Kit - add in any one of the below tinctures in place of or in addition to the above kit; you choose up to 8 products at the above price. If additional products, beyond 8 are added the total kit receives 10% off retail price.

Prices above do not include shipping & handling.

INGREDIENTS IN THE PRODUCTS MAY CHANGE
BUT MAINTAIN THE INTENDED FUNCTION.

Spring Fever Allergy Relief Formula Tincture. Elder Flower, Goldenrod, Feverfew, Ephedra & Mullein. Don't let the word spring fool you. This tincture is good for any type of allergy reaction. The herbs work to offset the prostaglandin reaction that is put into action when our bodies recognize a foreign substance. Caution not to be taken during pregnancy, or history of high blood pressure. Discontinue use if you feel nervousness, tremor or sleeplessness.

Clear Head Sinus Relief Formula Tincture. Angelica, Agrimony, Thyme, Coltsfoot, Golden Seal Rt., Anise & Wormwood. While the Immune Booster will be fighting any cold/flu that might hit you, if you want relief from the symptoms this is what you will reach for.

Sound Asleep Insomnia FormulaTincture. California Poppy, Kava Kava rt., Chamomile, Linden Flower, St. John's Wort & Lavender. Travel can wreck havoc on your sleep cycle, early flights, long days, different beds, etc. this will help take the edge off so you can sleep when you need to. Cautionnot to be used during pregnancy, or in combination with prescription drugs. Do not combine with alcohol or take in excess, may decrease response time.

Cool Head Headache Relief Formula Tincture. Feverfew, Skullcap, Black Cohosh Rt. & Lemon Balm. No one wants his or her vacation ruined by a headache. This is a simple anti-inflammatory and nervine formula to reduce the constriction of headaches and calm the nerves, which are usually agitated before, during or after the headache! Caution not to be used during pregnancy.

Rub It On - All Purpose Healing Salve Salve form. Good for cuts, scrapes, bruises, sore muscles and wounds that are not seeping. Available in 5oz., 2oz., and 4 oz. Sizes priced at $5, $15 & $25 respectively. This is an add on to any kit not available as replacement to the tinctures.

Earth Heart herbal offers personalized consultations for increased health and wellness. Initial consultation is best done in person but can be done through phone and mail correspondence. A complete health history (Herbal Intake Form-PDF) is taken and then reviewed with the goal of identifying an herbal supplementation program (includes flower essences aromatherapy and herbal supplements) that can address specific physical, emotional and spiritual concerns. All blends are customized on an individual basis. At times nutritional and spiritual/lifestyle recommendations are offered.

HEALTH NOTE: the information included here is non-diagnostic. Any concerns about your health and supplementation with herbs or diet should be done in consultation with your doctor.

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