Website design By BotEap.comAn infusion is a large amount of herb brewed over a long time. Typically, one ounce by weight (about one cup by volume) of dried herb is placed in a quart jar, which is then filled to the top with boiling water, covered tightly, and allowed to stand for 4 at 10 hours. After straining, a cup or more is consumed and the rest is chilled to retard spoilage. Drinking 2 to 4 cups a day is normal. Since the minerals and other phytochemicals in nutritive herbs become more accessible when dried, dried herbs are considered better for infusions.

Website design By BotEap.comI make my infusions at night before going to bed and in the morning they are ready. I put my weed in my jug and my water in the pot, and the pot on the fire, then I brush my teeth (or sweep the floor) until the kettle whistles. I bring the boiling water to the brim of the jug, screw on a tight lid, turn off the stove and light, and go to bed. In the morning, I strain the plant material, squeeze it well, and drink the liquid. I prefer it frozen, unless the morning is freezing. I drink the room brew within 36 hours or until it goes bad. I then use it to water my house plants, or pour it over my hair after washing as a final leave-in rinse.

Website design By BotEap.comMy favorite herbs for infusion are nettle, oat straw, red clover, and comfrey leaf, but only one at a time. The tannins from the red clover and comfrey make my lips pucker, so I add a bit of mint or bergamot when I infuse, just enough to give the brew a light flavor. A little salt in your brew can make it taste better than honey.

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Website design By BotEap.comNo. The herbs I use for my nourishing herbal teas, such as nettle, oat straw, red clover, comfrey leaf, linden blossoms, chickweed, or mullein leaves, contain little or no volatile components. that is lost when it dries. Rather, drying releases its minerals and other nutritive components.

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Website design By BotEap.comNo. It is important to pour boiling water over the dried herb to help release the minerals.

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Website design By BotEap.comWhen we make a Nourishing Herbal Infusion for 30 at the Wise Woman Center, we start by boiling 4 gallons of water in our largest pot. Then we add a pound of herb (16 ounces in a pound and 16 quarts in 4 gallons), stirring well until the water boils again. We cover the pot well with a lid that closes well, turn off the heat, and let it rest right there all night.

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Website design By BotEap.comNo. It is best to make the infusion fresh every day. Once made, nutritious herbal teas spoil quickly. Refrigeration lengthens the time that the infusion is good to drink. Depending on many factors, including the herb used and the temperature inside during brewing, the refrigerated brew is usually good for at least 24 hours, sometimes up to 72 hours.

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Website design By BotEap.comIf a nutritious herbal tea tastes funny, smells funny and/or has bubbles, it is no longer fit to drink.

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Website design By BotEap.comNot everything is lost; Spoiled infusion makes a perfectly good hair rinse and excellent plant food.

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Website design By BotEap.comNutritious herbal teas are not only safe for children, but kids love nutritious herbal teas. Children who drink nutritious herbal teas instead of fruit juices tend to be healthier and more robust.

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Website design By BotEap.comFruit juices are quite sweet: drinking them daily can promote tooth decay and obesity. They are expensive and actually contain few nutrients in proportion to calories. Nutritious herbal teas, even if sweetened with honey, have a much more favorable nutrient-to-calorie density ratio. (Caution: do not give honey to babies under one year of age.)

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Website design By BotEap.comYou may be surprised at your cravings for nutritious herbs once you start using them regularly. This is quite common. When you’ve absorbed all the minerals you need, your cravings will naturally subside. So no, it’s really not possible to drink too much nutritious herbal tea or eat too much seaweed.

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Website design By BotEap.comIt is. I have not taken supplements for over 25 years. I eat a healthy whole foods diet, drink nutritious herbal teas daily, eat plenty of yogurt, and make time for my weekly (for 35 years) yoga and twice weekly (for 5 years) tai chi classes.

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Website design By BotEap.comI drink 2-4 cups of nutritious herbal tea a day, plus I use several tablespoons of mineral-rich herbal vinegars in my wild salad every day, and lots of garlic, onion, mushrooms, and seaweed.

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Website design By BotEap.comI prefer to drink my nutritious herbal tea ice cold. Though I might prefer my comfrey tea hot and honey if the wind howls and the snow blows outside. A bit of salt or miso vinegar or nettle-infused umeboshi is another interesting variation that I enjoy.

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Website design By BotEap.comDisclaimer: This content is not intended to replace conventional medical treatment. Any suggestions made and all herbs listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, condition, or symptom. Personal instructions and usage should be provided by a clinical herbalist or other qualified healthcare professional with a specific formula for you. All material contained in this document is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or advice. Contact a licensed health professional if you need medical attention. Exercise self-empowerment by seeking a second opinion.

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