Herbal First Aid: Assembling a Natural First Aid Kit is an accessible introduction to using plants and simple remedies to support everyday health and minor first aid needs.
Published by Microcosm Publishing, this zine offers practical guidance for tending to common bumps and bruises using herbal knowledge and basic home care. It encourages learning how to care for yourself in small, thoughtful ways—an empowering skill rooted in observation, preparation, and connection to the natural world.
Inside, readers will find tips for building a natural first aid kit and using plant-based remedies for cuts and scrapes, burns, rashes, sunburns, insect bites, bruises, minor aches and pains, and digestive discomforts. The zine also includes sections on parasites, bleeding, and when to seek additional resources, along with a list of further reading for continued learning.
Illustrated with charming artwork by Giovanni Caputo, the tone is friendly, encouraging, and grounded—making the information approachable without being overwhelming.
A great resource for gardeners, herbal-curious readers, educators, and anyone interested in practical, plant-based knowledge for everyday life.
