Category: Herbal Medicine

Yarrow The Battlefield Herb!

Yarrow The Battlefield Herb! Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! On this episode of Herbal Prepper Live, we are talking about yarrow, Achillea millefolium, often called “the battlefield herb” for its ability to stop wounds from bleeding. Yarrow is known as a wound healer for its ability to slow the flow of blood…
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January 15, 2018 0

Prepping and Asthma

Prepping and Asthma Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! We’re kicking off the first show of the year talking about how to prep with asthma. If you or someone in your group has asthma, or if you are planning to work with your community post-disaster, this episode is for you.


January 8, 2018 0

Diabetes after an EMP

Diabetes after an EMP Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! In this episode, I cover some of the herbal, dietary, and glucose-monitoring strategies available for off-grid, post-disaster diabetes care. Diabetes is a serious condition in the best of times. Unfortunately, however, diabetics are particularly vulnerable to an EMP.


December 11, 2017 0

Respiratory Rescue Herbs!

Respiratory Rescue Herbs Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! On this episode I’m talking about serious remedies for serious respiratory infections. I’ve been horridly sick, and I want to share with you what has worked to get over it, as well as to get some comfort from brutal flu and bronchitis symptoms.


November 13, 2017 1

Herbal Cold and Flu Care!

Herbal Cold and Flu Care Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! Cold and flu season is here. It has already hit our household, hard. One of the best ways to use herbs is for cold and flu relief. And thankfully, I had lots of herbal cold and flu remedies on hand early this…
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October 30, 2017 0

Herbal Gifts Handmade!

Herbal Gifts Handmade! Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Listen in player below! Calling all DIYers! Want some ideas for frugal, quick-to-make holiday gifts? You still have time to to make loads of handmade, natural, herbal gifts. Be sure to listen to Herbal Prepper Live this Sunday to learn how.


October 23, 2017 0

Chat with Survival Instructor Chuck Hudson

Chat with Survival Instructor Chuck Hudson Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! Herbal Prepper Live is back live this week. We are having a “prepper chat” with our repeat guest, Chuck Hudson. Chuck is a former combat medic, former EMT-P, and survival instructor based in New Mexico. Chuck’s specialty is “ditch medicine”, working…
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September 18, 2017 0

Fallout and Radiation Sickness!

Fallout and Radiation Sickness Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! Learn how to protect yourself from fallout and radiation sickness and how herbal medicine may help in this week’s episode of Herbal Prepper Live. This issue came up during last week’s “Ask Cat” show. I had some information about blue-green algae, but promised…
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September 4, 2017 0

Got herbal questions: Ask Cat

Got herbal questions: Ask Cat Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player below! Bring your questions about herbal and natural remedies to this “Ask Cat” episode. I will be taking questions from the audience on anything herbal or prepping related. How to Get Your Question Answered


August 21, 2017 0

Herbal First Aid Kit part 2

Herbal First Aid Kit part 2 Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player at bottom of this post! This is a “part two” of last week’s show on first aid kits. Last week’s guest, Chuck Hudson, had a lot of great resources (as he always does) for both ready-made first aid kits, as well as…
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July 17, 2017 0

7 Herbs and Natural Supplements for Depression

7 Herbs and Natural Supplements for Depression In the modern day, there are numerous ways to treat depression.  More and more of us are seeking natural and holistic solutions, encouraged by their efficiency and absence of damaging side effects.  Here are 7 great herbs and natural supplements that have been scientifically shown to combat depression:


July 15, 2017 0

Facing Fibromyalgia

Facing Fibromyalgia Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player at bottom of this post! Listeners of Herbal Prepper Live have been asking for a fibromyalgia show for a while now. It’s a big topic, and this topic will have to be covered in multiple shows. But, we need to start somewhere. That starts tonight. When…
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June 25, 2017 0

Adaptogens: Critical Herbs You Probably Don’t Have

Adaptogens: Critical Herbs You Probably Don’t Have Cat Ellis “Herbal Prepper Live” Audio player provided! This week on Herbal Prepper Live, the focus is on adaptogens. What are adaptogens? Like their name sounds, adaptogens help you to adapt. And the ability to adapt is key to survival. Always has been, always will be.


June 12, 2017 0