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Make your own … Herbal Preparations
There are countless ways to use herbs – This article aims to introduce a series of preparations, with recipes and ideas to help you start making your own herbal preparations. Not all herbs are safe to use and the health conditions or prescription drugs must be taken into consideration. Please search for herbs before use.
A quick word utenstils: We recommend that you use glass containers that stainless steel pots and pans and utensils glaze. Avoid using plastic, wood and metals (except stainless steel) as they may contaminate the preparations.
INFUSIONS
An infusion of water is one of the simplest ways to prepare herbs for a variety of uses – and this is something we do every time we make the common cup ol tea. "A single plant species or a combination of herbs can be used and the resulting infusion can be drunk hot or cold
Herbal Cuppa
The lump sum for a cup herb "tea" is a teaspoon or 2 teaspoons fresh herbs / s for each cup of freshly boiled water. If you make a herbal concoction in a teapot (which in my opinion is the best method), the teapot with hot water from the kettle first, just before boiling, add the herbs and pour in fresh water boiled. Put the lid on the pot and let steep for 5 minutes, then pour into a glass and add honey, lemon and spices taste as you wish.
To make drug use twice the standard amount – depending on your chosen plant / cure, and infuse more long, usually at least 5-10 minutes – but again, this depends on the grass and the remedy.
water preparations herbal infusion can be used in a number of ways – as an infusion bath herbal natural skin cleanser, hair rinse, mouthwash and gargle, an infusion of plant-based cleaning, washing the dog and cat against fleas, or as an ingredient in a preparation more complex.
Herbal Baths
For a place of herbal bath brew a handful of herbs in a pot or container and pour water adequate fresh pap. Let steep for at least 10-15 minutes (I like to make mine stand about 30 minutes), then pour in the bath water. You can also start in a handful or two of natural sea salt. Another method is to place the herbs in a muslin bag or tie on a piece of natural material, thin and dip in the bath while water is running. Oats lend themselves well to this method, the use of oatmeal / rolled oats water to soften and soothe irritated skin, especially eczema. The bag can also be used as a gentle massage on the skin after peeling immersion. A handful of rose petals are added to the bath water is perhaps an infusion of even simple – and not just a romantic bathing experience, but can help to relieve rheumatic pains and aches.
Romero is an excellent choice for minor aches and pains and awaken the spirit – Blends well with lavender, thyme and marjoram – This helps to relieve pain, tender herbs such as marigold / calendula, chamomile, nettle and have soothing and healing for irritated or inflamed skin such as dandelion, lavender, chamomile and hops, which provide an ideal bath before bedtime. Anxiety and angiotensin may be hardened further with the help of chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram and rose petals – as all herbs useful for raising minds.
Feet and hands
A mixture of herbs for the bath can also be used in a foot bath or hand. Mint, lavender, rosemary and thyme, all a good choice for a foot bath and hand to try to Marigold / Calendula to soothe irritated skin, cracked or ponytail to remedy weak or fragile nails.
Rinse skin
irritated or inflamed skin conditions can be helped by washing the area with an herbal bath. Make an herbal bath beer (as before), then cool to a temperature appropriate and use it as a rinse / skin swab in the affected area. Marigold / Calendula, comfrey and nettle all make ideal choice for treating inflammation of rashes – Calendula, in particular, is useful for sunburn, such as chamomile. Peppermint and chamomile are useful for eczema. An infusion of elder flowers is a city known remedy used for skin whitening and spots of light. An infusion of calendula can be used as a shower or wash candidiasis effective remedy.
Inhalation of vapor and
To make a steam facial with a handful of herbs in a large bowl, pour freshly boiled water and use a towel on the back of the head, sit with your face a comfortable distance water and steam at least 10 minutes, or until you feel comfortable. Do not put your face too close to the water, start or steam can burn. herbs to heal the skin are the nettle, chamomile, marigold / calendula, comfrey and fennel seeds – Chamomile and Calendula also help to soothe and soften skin. Mix rosemary and thyme and provide a steam beneficial to stimulate the skin – ideal as pretreatment mask. Other popular herbs include lavender steam for the face and elder flower.
A steam herbal substances Inhalants can provide relief to the problems identified in the chest – but serious conditions should be discussed with your doctor Health Care / Medical – especially if you have an existing condition of the airways. Thyme is an effective inhaled to relieve throat and lung infections, chamomile may help shortness of breath and allergic states such as hay fever – make a cup of chamomile tea and let steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes – discover and inhale the steam, then strain and drink the brew.
Rinse hair
To enhance the natural colors of his attempt use a hair of the herbal tea as a final rinse after washing your hair with sage or rosemary for dark hair and black hair Grey, chamomile blond hair, and Calendula / Marigold, red. Nettle can be used as a tonic for the hair, usually for all colors and Parsley is useful for hair that is thinning or thickening of needs. Rosemary, sage, lavender and cloves are useful to overcome dandruff and itchy scalp.
Rinse mouth and gargle
Prepare a simple brew that taking a cup of tea (see above) and let cool. Use as a mouthwash or gargle to cure a sore throat.
Sage has an affinity with the mouth and throat and offers one of the best remedies for sore throat I know. Rosemary and thyme are also useful for sore throat or mouth infections. Nail is another anti-bacterial, Antiseptic herbs widely used in oral hygiene and may help relieve toothache. Fennel Lavender or mouthwash will help freshen breath.
Cat and dog wash
Fleas and mites can not only make your dog or cat friend of many of discomfort, but may also constitute a serious threat to his life. Many remedies flea market are very aggressive and full of artificial chemicals. teas Herbal offers a natural remedy for a chip or a mite infestation or irritation of the skin (like eczema), or simply to keep your cat or dog friend happy and healthy. I used the following infusions of herbs in my cats with great success: Lengua de Vaca and Calendula Calendula /, (Both are excellent if the skin is irritated too), rosemary, lavender and catnip. I also used a mixture of nettle to help soothe irritated skin. Complete the infusion, as if making a cup of tea or a bath of tea, let steep and cool, filter and check that temperature is not too hot or too cold before using it on your cat. If your cat does not like taking a bath (I hear you laughing now!) Try to wash the flannel – flannel and soak gently stroking the cat, the flannelette gently squeezing and caressing the infusion into the hair and skin. Keep cat warm after the bath and let the tea to soak in as possible before drying with a towel.
Herbal Clean
A strong infusion Romero is an ideal solution for anti-bacterial wipe kitchen surfaces and food storage shelves. Other Useful herbs include thyme and lavender.
Decoctions
For more stringent measures against weeds, roots, seeds, dried berries and bark, more aggressive treatment of a single injection is often necessary to extract the components of medicinal plants. As an infusion, decoction can be taken hot or cold.
A lump sum (to 3-4 doses) 40g 20g fresh or dried herbs 750 ml of cold water, let it reduce to about 500ml. Crushing herbs, cut or blow and place in a saucepan. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15-30 minutes until the liquid is reduced by about one third. Pour into a clean container, cover and Store in a cool place until needed most – used in 24-48 hours.
Dandelion Roo not be used to do a decoction of detoxification hangover – use about 15 g of roots cut to 750 ml of water and pretend to above. Drink small amounts several times a day. Vaca is a mild laxative – 1 teaspoon use 1 cup of water. For the flu, with muscle pain and pain using 5 g of echinacea root to 750 ml of water and drink 2-4 cups a day. Cramp bark is useful for repairing joints, tendons and ligaments, inflammation and back pain, or insomnia caused by back pain. A cramp bark decoction also external massage for stiff neck and lumbar regions.
COMPRESSION
A compress is a cloth soaked in a herbal of water-based decoction or diluted tincture, which is done on the skin to relieve swelling, bruising and pain or to relieve pain head cold and fever. Fortify, or prepare a new compress compress when it cools (if it was hot to begin with) or hot or dry (to start cold)
A swab of an infusion of comfrey can be very effective in the treatment of small fractures in the distribution would not melt possible (little toe or rib), but also help relieve pain and bruising. Do not use comfrey on broken skin.
Use an infusion of chamomile flowers and soak the cotton filters in a mild solution and apply the pads to the closed eyelids to soothe and refresh tired eyes. A compress of chamomile may also be used to reduce breast tenderness and sore nipples.
For a wonderful remedy slight sore head with a few drops of lavender and peppermint essential oils in a bowl of ice water cold, damp cloth as a compress on the forehead or the nape of the [neck or, better yet, alternating between the two].
Poultice
A poultice is a mixture fresh or dried herbs directly applied to an affected area. Some require a poultice of herbs simmered first (by about 2 minutes) – excess liquid, then expelled and herbs is applied to the area, a dressing in place for three hours. To avoid mixing stick to the skin apply a small amount of carrier oil (like olive oil or sweet almond) on the skin before applying the poultice.
Or sometimes crushed herbs in a cheesecloth or muslin to surgery of the packaging, place in a bowl and pour enough boiling water to cover the package. Soak for 3-5 minutes, drain the water, allow to cool poultice to a comfortable temperature and place in the affected area. To make a poultice bruish Cold Crush fresh herbs to make a paste which is then spread on a cloth and placed in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Withdraw and place in the affected area.
A poultice of chamomile flowers can be placed around the throat and neck to help soothe a sore throat. Comfrey can be used in small fractures and bruises – but do not use comfrey on broken skin.
Dyes
The dyes are created by soaking herbs in alcohol and the result of preparation which should last 1-2 years if stored properly.
Use 200 g 300 g fresh or dried 1 liter of alcohol (vodka, brandy or rum). A normal dose is 5 ml diluted in water or fruit juice, take 2-3 times a day, put the herbs in a glass jar, pour on alcohol to ensure that all the grass is covered, put the lid and shake. Leave in a cool, dark place for a fortnight, stirring every two days or less. Strain and pour into clean glass bottles and store in a cool, dark place.
hops tincture is recommended by some herbalists as a remedy for insomnia. Use 10 drops at first, increasing to a maximum of 30 if necessary. Do not take if you suffer from depression. Echinacea tincture can be effective taken at the first signs of colds and flu – take 1 / 2 teaspoon with water 2 times a day. A teaspoon of tincture of myrrh diluted in 5 tablespoons hot water can be used as a gargle to cure a sore throat.
TONIC WINE
Tonic wines seem a bit like a coloring – Herbs are used to fill a cleaning / VAT, to which the wine (or port) is made so that the grass is completely covered and the level of wine is above the grass. Close tightly and let it mature for at least 1 month. Regularly fill the bottle to make the herbs are covered in replacement of a new batch of plants as needed. It takes about 4 -5 months – but keep an eye on the mixture of mildew and discard any drug, if it happens.
A faster method is to add herbs and port wine in a saucepan (about 6 oz liquid herbs to 2 liters), cover with a lid and heat gently until the wine starts to simmer – do not allow the mixture to a boil (unless you want to remove the alcohol content – in this case, Leave uncovered, and boil for at least 5 minutes). Remove from heat and leave covered for 24 hours. Strain and bottle.
Syrups
Syrups are made with equal parts of Herbal Infusions / decoction and honey or raw sugar. Herbal infusions / Decoctions used in syrups need beer or simmered for more than normal. Site of infusion or decoction in a saucepan with the heat of honey or sugar and gently, stirring until the continuosuly honey / sugar is dissolved and mixture has a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled pour into sterilized glass container, use a cork as a stopper and put in a cool, dark place. The cork is important – Syrups are liable to ferment and may explode if kept in a screw topped bottle cap. A regular dose of syrup is 5-10 ml (1-2 v. tsp) three times a day. Store up to 6 months.
JUICE
leaves of fresh herbs, such as Blades, Melissa, borage, fennel, dandelion can be liquefied to produce juice plant nutrients, which can also be mixed with fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Place fresh herbs in a food processor or blender and blend until mixture is thick slurry green. Enjoy 2 v. Tea / 10 ml mixed with a small amount of vegetable juice or water fuirt / if you prefer, three times a day. Keep herbs juice refrigerated and use within 48 hours.
The preparations mentioned in this article are, of course, the only means of preparing and use of herbs – and often the grass does not require any special preparation, but, drying and grinding, maybe a little with a mortar. world cuisine offers a rich history of herbal ingredients, and the world of crafts herbal full of ideas, planting a single herb medley, sleep, and herbal pillows stuffed apples and bags of clothes, incense powders and deodorants … the list is endless! I hope this article has identified some herbal preparations and caused the fire base plants of curiosity and inspiration. Enjoy your herbs and natural healing resources that offer us so generously.
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The herbal remedies mentioned in this article does not replace professional advice. Any medication you are should be taken into account: – Always check with your healthcare professional if you are on prescription drugs before taking herbal remedies. Consult a healthcare professional before taking any herbal remedies herbs if you are pregnant, epileptic, has a serious health problem or are taking prescription drugs.
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About the Author
Gillie Whitewolf has an affinity with herbs, a passion for nature, and an insatiable appetite for creating – from herbal remedies and wildcrafts to visual and aural arts. …musician/artist/crafter/herbalist/author/dreamer… email : whitewolf@gaias-garden.co.uk
Gillie also runs Gaia’s Garden, a place to explore the world of herbs and the natural magic of mother earth. Visit the Gaia’s Garden Shop for organic herbs, spices and resins, quality oils, the Gaia’s Garden range of herbal and aromatherapeutic products, meditation music, art and crafts and much more… http://www.gaias-garden.co.uk
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