Matador Network has assembled a list of 14 natural items everyone should have on hand for first aid. Here are a few:

Echinacea

It helps support a healthy immune system, and has antibacterial and antibiotic properties. If you start to feel an illness coming on, dosing yourself with a tincture of echinacea is a good way to help you stay healthy.

Goldenseal

Goldenseal is a powerful antibacterial, antibiotic, and antiparasitical potion. In powdered form, it can be applied to open cuts to help them from getting infected.

All Heal

All-Heal, Self- Heal and Heal-All are all common names of a plant that can be used as an antibiotic, antiseptic, astringent.

Ginger

Both ginger and peppermint can soothe stomach upsets with remarkable speed.