What are some natural, strong, and safe sedatives?!
Question: Emphasis on the natural and safe part.
I do a lot of hiking and recently a friend and I had an accident where my friend became mildly injured. I have had much experience in caring for wounds from a scraped knee to broken bones and large open wounds. But this accident made me think-if something moderate to severe ever happened, and it would be safe to administer a safe sedative in order to care for the injury, wouldn't that make the care that much easier, along with cutting down the risk of a heart attack or panic attack induced by pain and panic? Of course, this would only be if the injury needed immediate care and there was no possibility of maintaining a doctor or bringing the person to a hospital soon enough.
So safe, natural and strong, just in case of emergency. And legal, by all means! Fruits, herbs, spices-whatever.
-I am a certified nurse, by the way.
Thanks!!!
Answers: Emphasis on the natural and safe part.
I do a lot of hiking and recently a friend and I had an accident where my friend became mildly injured. I have had much experience in caring for wounds from a scraped knee to broken bones and large open wounds. But this accident made me think-if something moderate to severe ever happened, and it would be safe to administer a safe sedative in order to care for the injury, wouldn't that make the care that much easier, along with cutting down the risk of a heart attack or panic attack induced by pain and panic? Of course, this would only be if the injury needed immediate care and there was no possibility of maintaining a doctor or bringing the person to a hospital soon enough.
So safe, natural and strong, just in case of emergency. And legal, by all means! Fruits, herbs, spices-whatever.
-I am a certified nurse, by the way.
Thanks!!!
I'd carry some valerian capsules. (it is often referred to as "nature's valium"). I have used it a lot because I have panic attacks and it helps and is very mild. Of course, there is always the possibility of someone being allergic to it, but that goes for just about anything. Good luck!
I would take along on your hikes a small vial of lavender oil,and a micky of scotch
Natural doesn't mean safe, by any stretch of the imagination. There are plenty of herbal sedatives out there, but many are dangerous and all have the potential to interact with other drugs, herbal or non. Chamomile is generally pretty safe under all circumstances, but it's extremely mild. Hops are also pretty safe, but again, mild. There is something called Bach's Rescue Remedy that some people swear by for just such emergiecies as you described. It's flower essences, which is kind of different from herbal medications, but same idea. You can get it easily in a natural foods store. I never noticed any effects from it, but I have heard of MANY people that use it for themselves, their kids and even their pets with good results.
If there was one, don't you think they'd use it in hospitals? I guess they skipped common sense training in nursing school.
Lavender does have a calming effect when used in moderation. Too much, however, can act as a stimulant. The really nice thing about Lavender essential oil is that it is great for treating minor cuts and insect bites. Chamomile tea is also a mild treatment for anxiety. The best "natural" sedative is valerian. This must be used in small amounts. Ask your local practitioner about dosages. It is usually made into a tea with other soothing herbs.
There is a natural Peptide sedative called PNT 200
It isn't a drug, it's a natural bioactive peptide that helps the mind and body resist stress. It creates the same calming effect that you get from a warm glass of milk, very soothing.
Drop me line if you have any further questions!
Tom
I'm scared for you and your friends. First of all, nurses are usually registered (RN) or licensed (LPN/LVN) - not certified. Secondly, if you are going to sedate a patient by ANY means, you sure as anything better have the appropriate resources to deal with any potential side effects or rxns. Unless you're taking a full code cart up in the woods with you, sedating a patient is a bad idea... aside of being way out of your scope of practice as a "certified" nurse.
In the event of a backwoods injury, stick with that you know until more equipment arrives. I'm sure that you're aware of the golden hour - if you initiate EMS and the 911 system, as well as provide basic first aid, the situation will probably be best handled. What you should worry about is making sure you have a cell phone, radio, whistle, and flares with you in case you need to signal for help to ensure that appropriate care is given in a timely fashion.
If you are interested in wildness medicine, do a web search and you can find wilderness first aid courses that can better prepare you. This type of course will start talking about situations in which the patient might be a day or more away from definitive care; this situation doesn't arise every day, but it might be what you're looking for.