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RESOURCES LIST
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GENERAL HEALTH & HERBS

M erk M anual Hom e Edition
SW SBM Indications / M ateria M edica M anuals by Michael Moore
Herbal Therapy and Supplem ents by Winston and Kuhn
Arom atherapy for the Spirit by Gabriel Mojay

SAFETLY RESOURCES
A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitam in Interactions
Herb Drug Interactions by Francis Brinker
Various Crib/Cheat Sheets (your personal collection)
Herbs to Avoid in Pregnancy, Breast Feeding, Pre-Op
Interactions / Depletions / Contraindications Sheets
CPR / First Aid Skill Cards
Emotional First Aid / Trauma

SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Romm
The Childbearing Year by Susan Weed
Herbal Healing for W om en by Rosemary Gladstar
The M ale Herbal by James Green
Holistic Health for Trangender and Gender Varient Folks by Dori Midnight

FIRST AID
Natural First Aid by Bridgett Mars
Foot Care M anual by Lorna Mauney-Brodek (www.herbalista.org)
SEW HC Herbal First Aid M anual by Lorna Mauney-Brodek (www.herbalista.org)
The Herb Bus Service M anual by Lorna Mauney-Brodek (www.herbalista.org)
Herbalista First Aid Handout by Lorna Mauney-Brodek (www.herbalista.org)
M aster Herbal Index (Pain & First Aid Sections) (www.herbcraft.org)
AHG Sub-Chapter Group on Herbal First Aid
Acute Herbal M edicine and Herbal First Aid PDF by Dedj Leibbrandt
7Song, First Aid Herbalist (www.7song.com)
Setting up a First Aid Station / First Aid for Large Groups
First Aid Checklist / Herbal First Aid Protocols
Facebook Profile sevensong sevensong for first aid anecdotes
Herbal First Aid at the Rainbow Gathering video on YouTube
Herb First Aid Online Course w / 7Song Learning Herbs (www.herbfirstaid.com

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S PECIAL C ONSIDERATIONS
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Providing herbal first aid at gatherings or "temporary villages" is a rich learning
experience for herbal practitioners. We treat a variety of issues, ranging from standard
first aid colds and cuts to more chronic health concerns. We get the chance to see
herbs in action (when they work and dont work) and have to be creative, working with
what we have on hand. Because these working stations also bring together
practitioners from all over the world, it is a chance to exchange ideas, material medica,
assessment skills, and caregiving techniques.
Below is a list of some issues to consider when planning your first aid station.

Population served (Gender, Age, Special Health Concerns, Special Populations)

Duration of Event (Backstock, Refills)
Season (Weather and associated ailments)
Activities (Type of Event and associated ailments/injuries)
Location (Urban vs. Remote How far are you from higher care or a pharmacy?
What plants are available for use? Are there roads or cell reception?)
Facilities Available (Water, Electricity, Toilets, Sewage, Trash)
Layout of Site or Building (Planning your stations, Ease of Access)
Staffing Concerns (Hours of Operation, Night time Staffing, Skill Set)
Communication (Cell reception, Radio, Written, etc.)
Safety and Sanitation (Cleansing Techniques for Staff, Patients, and Materials;
Protective Equipment such as Masks and Gloves; Proper Disposal of Waste and
Waste Water; etc.)
Supplies & Kittage (Station Setup, Dispensary Supplies, Herbs and other
Medicaments, First Aid Bandaging, Cleansers, Chairs, Beds, etc.)
Tracking Patients and Remedies (Log Sheet, Inventory Lists)
Self Care (How will you make sure your own needs are met?)
Legal Considerations (Transparency, Contracts, Disclaimers, etc.)

LORNA MAUNEY0BRODEK

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