Natural & Traditional Remedies: Your Questions Answered

A well-stocked natural first aid kit combines traditional wisdom with modern knowledge for minor mishaps like scrapes and bruises. Essentials like soothing salves for minor cuts and abrasions, tea tree oil for its natural antiseptic properties, aloe vera gel for minor sunburn, arnica cream for bumps & bruises and magnesium creams and natural heat rubs for sore muscles. Lavender essential oil serves multiple purposes as both a calming agent and topical remedy for minor insect bites. Natural vapour rubs are ideal for cold winter nights, natural insect repellents are a must have from sundown in summer and skin-friendly, hypoallergenic bandages are always handy to have on hand.

Natural solutions for muscle soreness and tension use traditional plant based formulations and minerals to relax and ease muscles and support recovery after exercise. Magnesium products, available as oils, creams, and bath flakes, work transdermally to deliver this essential mineral directly to tired muscles, helping to reduce tension. Arnica-based formulations have been used for centuries to address muscle soreness and bruising, promoting increased circulation to affected areas. Warming balms with capsaicin create pleasant heat that helps relax tightness, while mentholated products with eucalyptus and peppermint provide cooling relief for overworked areas. For whole-body muscle care, Epsom salt or magnesium chloride baths wonderful relaxation.

Aromatherapy offers traditional, holistic support for the mind, body and soul. Portable inhalers with peppermint and rosemary can boost mental alertness during afternoon slumps, while lavender and chamomile blends promote relaxation for better sleep when diffused in the bedroom. Eucalyptus and tea tree inhalers help to clear the nose during seasonal challenges. For balance, citrus oils uplift the mood while frankincense and sandalwood ground and center during stressful moments. The convenience of roll-on applications and inhalers make aromatherapy accessible throughout the day, for energy, focus, calm, or comfort.

Natural sleep remedies offer traditional support for restful nights. Topical applications like Badger Sleep Balm provide aromatherapy benefits with Certified Organic essential oils including Bergamot, Lavender, and Rosemary in an Olive Oil and Beeswax base, apply to temples and under the nose at bedtime to quiet mental chatter. For portable relaxation, the Black Chicken Remedies Slumber Nasalette combines grounding Cedarwood, balancing Bergamot, and calming Marjoram in a pocket-sized inhaler that supports calmness naturally. Magnesium-based remedies like the Amazing Oils Sleep Magnesium Gel infused with lavender and chamomile help soothe muscle tension and can be used together with the Amazing Oils Nightly Wellness Drink, a chocolatey chai flavoured latte combining magnesium glycinate with L-Tryptophan and Ashwagandha to help unwind and prepare for deep sleep.

For cold sores, we offer both TGA-listed remedies and supportive natural products. Necessity Cold Sore Relief is a natural medicine approved for cold sore treatment containing 11 therapeutic plant oils designed to help reduce breakouts and discomfort. Kolorex Kolsore Lip Ointment combines Lysine with Propolis and native Horopito for sore lips. The 100% Pure Lysine + Herbs Lip Balm provides another option for those seeking natural lip care. While only TGA-listed products can make specific cold sore claims, many customers appreciate having access to a variety of natural lip care ointments and balms especially during seasonal changes when lips may need extra attention.