The top ten first aid natural remedies include Arnica, Rescue Remedy, Echinacea, a herbal healing salve, Lavender essential oil, Tea Tree essential oil, Peppermint oil and balm, Aloe Vera, Activated Charcoal and homeopathic Belladonna. Other valuable natural remedies are Cayenne, Ginger, Eucalyptus oil and St John's Wort tincture.

The main body of the book lists 102 common conditions, from abscesses, acne and allergies to viral infections and warts, and how to deal with them. The next section takes an in-depth look at the various therapies: essential oils, flower essences, food therapy, herbal medicines, homeopathy, nutritional supplements, reflexology and stone/crystal therapy.

The Endnotes section includes extensive bibliographic references under the aforementioned conditions from A to Z. This valuable reference work concludes with an index.

From oils and flower essences to food therapy
Consumer seeking a solid home health guide to natural remedies will find here a virtual 'bible' of information from how to treat burns and cramps to handling a toothache or nail problems. Each condition outlines several alternative treatment choices, from oils and flower essences to food therapy, herbal medicine and nutritional substitutes.