A good first-aid kit can alleviate many ailments while travelling with familiar products instead of being confronted with unfamiliar medicines in a foreign language.
The advantage of herbal medicines is that they are usually also well tolerated by children.
It is only important to protect the medication well from sunlight and heat when travelling.

Here are herbal remedies that belong in a well-stocked first-aid kit and alleviate the most common complaints.

•     Drops or coated tablets with uzara root against Diarrhoea
•     Senna leaves for the short-term treatment of Constipation
•     Flaxseed for the long-term treatment of Constipation
•     Preparations with peppermint oil, turmeric root and caraway for stomach cramps, Nausea and   Feeling of fullness
•     Ginger extract for Travel sickness
•     Arnica ointment for Sprains and Bruises
•     Calendula ointment for superficial Skin injuries
•     Thyme tea for Respiratory tract infections
•     A combination of primrose blossom, gentian root and sorrel herb for Colds and       Sinusitis  
•     Valerian and hops for Nervousness and Difficulty falling asleep
•     Peppermint oil for external use for Tension headaches
•     Birch leaves, bearberry leaves and nasturtium for Urinary tract infections
•     Horse chestnut seed extract for Leg pain and swollen legs

The preparations listed above are available from pharmacies. Ask your pharmacist for advice when putting together your first-aid kit.