Chicory is used to help with pain relief, and it has been used by Native Americans so much that they sought out this herb more than almost any other. It creates an extract that is especially helpful for stiff and sore joints because it is rich in chicoric acid. This compound works for inflammation and pain, but there’s no risk of addiction like medications can cause.

Users can take advantage of the benefits of chicory in multiple ways. The guide describes a way to grind up the root into powder that blends with coffee or tea as a prebiotic, though it also goes into why chicory should be used in soil as well.

Yarrow helps consumers to prevent themselves from excessively bleeding, though they offer support as protection from infection. Nicole personally used the leaves to help her on Alone to treat her hand after cutting it while gutting a fish. Without antibiotics, she would have succumbed to dangerous infection, but the yarrow easily wrapped around her injury to stop the bleeding within a few minutes. It even provided enough support for the skin that she barely has a scar now.

With dried yarrow, consumers can make a tincture that repels mosquitos, prevents infections, and more. Even chewing on the leaves briefly can alleviate toothache.

California poppy is an excellent remedy for individuals who want to get the deep sleep that they used to have when they were young. This remedy is significantly safer than taking a prescription medication to go to sleep, especially because users won’t become addicted or feel like they were knocked out to go to sleep.

In the guide, consumers will learn how to use California poppy as a tea, which Nicole regularly drinks before going to bed to sleep better. This remedy is so safe that she’s even allowed her kids to drink the tea multiple times. This ingredient can even be made into a stronger remedy with the recipe for the concentrated sleep tincture.

Evening primrose is primarily named for the blooming of the flowers that usually occurs around sunset, only blooming for that night. However, the benefits last long after. Originally, this plant was used to heal bruises, abrasions, and complexion issues, thanks to the compounds it produces that the skin needs – gamma-linolenic acid and linolenic acid.

The compounds offer support for nerve cells as well, which is why this plant is often used as a pain remedy. It can fight fatigue and balance hormone levels naturally. Consumers will learn how to make a poultice to improve healing and how to manage their mood swings with tea.

Lavender’s scent cannot be mistaken for any other plant. It is often used as a natural deterrent for moths with clothing, though making it into an oil can serve as an excellent remedy for anxiety. With the right preparation, consumers can make a tincture that works as an antidepressant. Some people use the oil from it to promote better blood flow, strengthen hair follicles, and more. For these reasons, Nicole recommends adding it to shampoo as a natural treatment.

Echinacea supports a weak immune system to help users reduce the risk of illness. The roots are particularly helpful, which can be sliced thinly and simmered with water to create an immunity-boosting tea whenever someone feels a cold coming on. It can be prepared as a mouthwash, a skin salve, or a topical remedy for pain.

Calendula’s presence in this garden is because of Nicole’s grandfather who used this extract to dress every wound he endured. It is a helpful remedy for nearly any abrasion, and it can help users to soothe insect bites. As a tea, it can flush the lymphatic system, healing users from the remnants of infections they’ve had in their lifetime.

Feverfew is the last of the herbs, but it is a potent remedy for migraines and fevers. It reduces inflammation, which is especially helpful for people with sore and swollen joints. The compounds that support users are found throughout the plant but chewing the leaves and heads of the flower can release the benefits.

Instead of having to chew this raw plant, Nicole’s guide explains how to make the best anti-migraine tincture that anyone has ever used.