SHR Fall/Winter Seasonal Hints

Here is a list of some great products that can be very useful during the fall and winter months.

• Ascorbic Acid – Is vitamin C which aids in body repairing by helping form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, blood vessels and also aids in the absorption of iron.
• Bay Rum – Is a body fragrance primarily used as after-shave cologne.
• Camphor Gum Blocks – Can be used as a moth repellent, also helps wick moisture to keep silver from tarnishing.
• Camphor spirits – Is used for temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises & sprains.
• Castor Oil – Is a laxative used for temporary relief of constipation.
• Charcoal Powder USP Activated – Can be used in emergencies to absorb some swallowed poisons. Will also absorb moisture or dampness, to rid mildew or musty odors (put in panty hose & hang in corner or put in a container with holes on top & place on top shelf)
• Cocoa butter –Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked or wind burned skin & lips.
• Cola syrup – Recommended for the relief of simple nausea associated with an upset stomach.
• Dewees Carminative – Is an antacid used for temporary relief of excess stomach acid, such as indigestion or a sour stomach.
• Glycerin – Helps to prevent & protect chapped, chaffed & windburn skin. It can be used when making bath salts for aromatherapy baths, and also to help preserve leaves & flowers.
• Iodine Tincture Mild 2% - Is a first aid antiseptic, helps to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes & burns.
• Mercuroclear – Is a first aid antiseptic anesthetic, it helps prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes & burn. It also helps soothe itching from insect bites and pain from burns.
• Methyl Salicylate, NF (Wintergreen Oil) – Is as an external analgesic, used to reduce pain and inflammation of sore muscles & joints. Can be found in Castiva™ Cooling Arthritis Pain Relief Lotion.
• Oil Anise – Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
• Oil Cinnamon Artificial – Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
• Oil Clove - Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
• Oil Eucalyptus - Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
• Oil Peppermint – Used for fragrance in potpourri.
• Oil Sweet (Olive Oil, NF) – Is an emollient to soften cracked or dry cuticles, and helps loosen ear wax buildup for temporary relief of minor ear aches. It also can be for food use in cooking & making salad dressings.
• Oil Turpentine Rectified – Is an external analgesic for temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, & sprains.
• Peppermint Spirit, USP – Used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
• Sodium Bicarbonate Oral Powder USP - Antacid for relieving excess stomach acid, relief of heartburn, indigestion, it also absorbs odors.

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