You’re stockpiling food, water, ammo…
…but what happens on “Day 31” of a crisis when your heart meds run out?!
Or your kid or grandkid slices their leg open and there’s no hospital?
Most preppers focus on gear and guns — but forget that our entire medical system is one fragile, disaster away from collapse.
And when that collapse comes?
You won’t be fighting off zombies with your AR-15.
You may be fighting just to to keep your spouse breathing.
Let’s talk about the medical emergencies that could take you down faster than any looter ever could because the truth is…
Most Preppers Have A Better Plan For Ammo Than They Do For Antibiotics And Life-Saving Prescription Medications!
When The Grid Goes Down, Hospitals And Pharmacies Follow FAST!
Did you know that, during Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of everyday citizens died, simply because they couldn’t access to refills for the prescriptions they depended on?
And after Hurricane Maria? Over 4,000 deaths from medical neglect.
I know that sound like hype, but consider this…
… the average American takes four prescription drugs a day!
So if you’re dependent on blood pressure meds, insulin, or anti-anxiety pills… I’m sorry to say that your “stockpile strategy” has a hard deadline.
And after you hit the bottom of your little orange bottle?
You’re on your own, Warrior!
The truth is, even if you’ve been hoarding those “extra pills” and built up an enviable stockpile of meds… it will always eventually run out!
And when it does, you won’t like your options…
When The Medicine’s All Gone…
The “Black Market” Moves In!
Expect 10X Prices… And Pills Made Of Chalk!
The vast majority of our citizens don’t realize that your typical neighborhood pharmacies only keep 2–3 days of supply on hand.
After Katrina, these pharmacies were emptied in just HOURS.
After Maria, street hustlers started selling fake meds to desperate citizens at 50 times the regular price — and even worse, many of these pills were modified by the hustlers to the point where they were nothing but flour and food dye.
No regulation. No safety. No mercy.
You don’t want to trust a knockoff antibiotic when your kid has a raging infection.
That’s why – if you or another family member is dependent on ANY prescription medicines that you take on a regular basis – your survival planning can’t stop at “stockpiling”.
You need “renewable medicine” — something real, reliable, potent, and provides you with an ongoing supply when “the real thing” is no longer an option.
So when you can’t rely on “the system”… rely on Mother Nature…
Here Are The 7 Medical Emergencies You’ll Most Likely Face In An SHTF Event…
…And The “Herbal Powerhouses” That Can Work Even Better Than Prescription Meds!
The secret to planning your “back-up” medication plan is to prioritize which herbal alternatives best fit your personal needs.
Everyone’s body, metabolism, health, and various ailments are unique, but for the most part, the issues you’ll face alone can be chunked down into 7 basic categories.
Here’s my list for the “Top 7” SHTF medical threats you’ll face alone – and the “herbal powerhouses” that beat them…
1. Pain Relief
Herb You Should Grow: Chicory Root
What It Does: Chicory Root dulls pain just like the common over-the-counter (OTC) pills… but without the liver damage.
How To Use It: Mix into coffee or tea to soothe joints and aches.
2. Skin Infections
Herb You Should Grow: Chamomile
What It Does: Natural antibiotic that fights staph and strep.
How To Use It:Â Add to warm baths to cleanse wounds and calm inflammation.
3. Digestive Disorders
Herb You Should Grow: Marshmallow Root
What It Does: Soothes everything from ulcers to Crohn’s disease.
How To Use It: Cold-water extract makes a healing tincture.
4. Anxiety & Depression
Herb You Should Grow: Lavender
What It Does: Proven to reduce anxiety as well as prescription meds.
How To Use It:Â Tuck a pouch into your pillow or brew into tea.
5. Immune Support
Herb You Should Grow: Echinacea
What It Does: Boosts white blood cells fast.
How To Use It: Simmer roots at first sign of illness.
6. Fever & Migraines
Herb You Should Grow: Feverfew
What It Does: Stops blood vessel spasms in the brain.
How To Use It: Chew leaves raw for rapid effect.
7. Bleeding Wounds
Herb You Should Grow: Yarrow
What It Does: Stops bleeding, prevents infection, reduces swelling.
How To Use It: Apply crushed leaves to cleaned wounds.
Before You Go Out And Buy A Ton Of Commercial Herbal Supplements, I Have A Start WARNING For You…
Most Store-Bought Herbal Supplements Are Filled With Little More Than Lies And Lawn Clippings!
It’s the “little lie” the supplement industry doesn’t want you to know…
…FDA testing found that 80% of store-bought herbal supplements don’t contain what they claim.
In fact, retail giants like Walmart and Walgreens were even caught selling capsules that had 0% of the advertised plant.
And even the ones that do contain real herbs are grown more for appearance than for potency because the mass-growers plants are all…
… pumped with pesticides….
… grown in “dead” soil…
… and processed until the potent compounds they’re supposed to possess is virtually wiped away!
That’s why…
The Only Pharmacy You Should Trust… Is The One You Grow Yourself!
It’s Super Easy – And Guaranteed To Work Even Better – But Only If You Have The Right Kind, Grown The Right Way…
Now, before I lose everyone reading this because you’ve killed every houseplant you’ve ever owned, here’s the God’s honest truth…
You don’t need acres of farmland.
You don’t need a green thumb.
You just need the right seeds, a few containers, and the sun (or cheap “grow light”).
Most of these herbs thrive in 1-square-foot containers so even apartment-dwellers can easily grow medicinal herbs.
And even if you don’t have any outdoor space or get a lot of sunlight, you can easily adapt your plan by using indoor grow lights to produce enough medicinal herbs for a family of four.
Trust me, it’s nowhere near as difficult as it may seem – even if you have no experience at all or are convinced you’ll never have a “green thumb”.
All it really comes down to is getting some small containers… some organic potting soil… and starting your plants with the right seeds so you know you’re beginning a plant packed with the medicinal compounds you know you’ll be able to count on.
I’m dead serious about this…
Don’t just buy these plants from a local nursery or hardware store. Herbs you grow yourself can be up to 4 times more potent than commercial varieties. So start your plants with seeds you can count on and you’ll never have to worry about “quality”.
But the key is to get started now.
Don’t wait until pharmacies close to start your backyard pharmacy.
These plants require time to establish, and having them ready provides peace of mind during uncertain times.
Your family’s survival might literally depend on having these proven remedies available when you need them most.
We moved to a remote location in 2022, 2 1/2 hrs drive away from anything. My husband drove a lawn tractor over a soft spot and he was thrown down a hill, splitting his head open on a granite rock. After debriding the wound with salt water and syringe, I used a paste of turmeric/water to stop the bleeding. Turmeric has antiseptic properties as well. I was amazed how well it worked. No infection, no swelling. Just yellow hair/skin, lol.
Are the Medicinal Seeds Heirloom Seeds?
cayenne pepper is a great blood stop. If you have a bleeding wound, pack it with cayenne.
I’ve read about comfrey. It has a stellar reputation as a bone healer and skin knitter. We make a salve out of it and use it on cuts. It is great for broken bones as well. In fact it heals so well you need to make sure the wound is clean before applying it because it can heal the would around an infection. The plant will grow like a weed once or gets settled in. We bought a few roots several years ago and now we are trying to get rid of some of it because it spreads so much and is next to impossible to kill.
You have a great resource there! Comfrey is a real miracle healing plant. Sounds like you may be looking at having to do a give away… 🙂 You are very blessed to have such abundance of this amazing plant ally.
With deep respect I would mention one note of caution: Be sure when using on broken skin to take caution how frequently you use it as it does contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids which have been shown to cause liver damage. In particularly when ingested. But broken skin allows for entry into the blood stream in greater concentration than through topical use on a closed wound. Also anyone with pre-existing liver problems, pregnant or breastfeeding, should definitely not take internally or on open wounds.
Consider, plantain salve and possibly add calendula to that which are safer for open wounds.
I have a plot of Greek oregano this is more medicinal than Italian oregano. I also have the patience to wait for it to bloom.I also have a good microclimate to get it strong (the rain usually stops around blooming time).
Dr Nicole’s books are wonderful, lots of great pictures and great explanations. She is the real deal.
I’m very happy to see the 7 Herbs that would be needed in an emergency situation. I have been using herbs for a long time making tinctures for family and friends they really worked and helped them. I haven’t actually used the seven Herbs that you have up there, but I’m very interested to start using them. Thank you very much for sharing this information.
If you take Rx meds, please consult your Doctor and/or Pharmacist to ensure you’re not creating a greater problem than you’re trying to solve with home grown herbals and over the counter herbal mixtures!
Insulin?
It appears that you’re asking for advice on prepping for emergency situations when you’re diabetic?
I’m not a doctor (and don’t play one on tv), and strongly caution against relying on “keyboard warriors” who anonymously offer medical advice, no matter how well-intentioned. I would strongly suggest that you consult your own Healthcare professionals to help come up with the best possible emergency support plan given your unique personal circumstances. Given that your healthcare provider may not have extensive experience in dealing with extended emergency conditions, I’d also suggest that you conduct an inquiry with an AI enabled service like ChatGPT that inputs detail describing your personal circumstances (length of input for no-cost AI access may be limited, so you may need to conduct multiple inquiries to build more complete answers). Print and show what you consider to be relevant results to your provider for their review and additional professional guidance. Here’s an example of an “AI” question prompt that may help you get started:
“I’m a Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic taking Multiple daily injections (MDI) of prandial and basal insulin. I have limited income, and currently have no identified alternate location to go to during extended disruption of utility and transportation services. I own a personal vehicle for travel. I don’t have access to an emergency generator. What actions are suggested to help me be better prepared for both short term (72 hours or less) and long term (greater than 72 hour) emergencies?”
Hope this helps get you started – it’s important that you don’t get overwhelmed and fall into the trap of convincing yourself that there’s nothing to can do to improve your readiness – even when you’re challenged by serious medical conditions!
Wormwood, also known as Artemesia is a really good anti bacterial, anti parasitic and anti viral. It grows wild in many places but seeds or cuttings grow well too. I find it is the best way to get over a cold. Stop eating, go to bed and drink tea made from Wormwood. Make it by pouring a pint of boiling water over about a tablespoon of wormwood and let it steep for 10 minutes. Don’t bother to strain it.
Charlie – glad that you’re able to use wormwood, but I think a note of caution for other readers is needed. Wormwood is a powerful natural substance. If you’re taking any prescription medications, please check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before using Wormwood (or other Over the counter herbal products) to ensure you’re not creating potentially significant issues for yourself.
As a chef, I’ve had my fair share of cuts, one time I sliced myself very badly, my boss shoved my finger into black pepper, it clotted the blood immediately. Not pleasant to clean afterwards but it worked instantly.
For skin rashes, respiratory issues, joint pain, sore muscles,wounds, etc Balm of Gilead made from poplar buds and coconut oil works amazingly well. Very cheap to produce and could also work as a side hustle.