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Making an Herbal Infusion Is Easy

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Don’t let the words “herbal infusion” intimidate you! An herbal infusion is just like brewing tea, only you brew herbs instead. See… not scary at all! There are several methods of making herbal infusions. Loose herbs, herbs in an infusion ball and herbs in ‘tea’ bags are just a few ways I, personally, have made my own herbal infusions.   You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs; both are equally effective, but I find dried herbs are easiest to work with. If you choose to use fresh herbs, measure 2-3 teaspoons per cup of water. The measurement for dried herbs is less due to concentration of properties, so try 1-2 teaspoons per cup of water. How To Make an Infusion – Bring desired amount of water to a boil. {I like to make about 4 cups at a time so I can sip on it all day, but if I need a warm treat I just make a cup.} – Measure and prepare your herbs accordingly. – Pour the hot water over the herbs and cover. – Allow to steep for 5-15 minutes, depending on the desired strength. {For medicinal infusions, steep for 10-15 minutes. For a simple, delicious “tea”, 5 minutes is good! } – Strain herbs and enjoy!   Best Place to Get Herbal “Teas” I don’t know about you… but I have had some bad, bland, stale and down-right disgusting teas and herbal infusions. They definitely left a bad taste in my mouth {literally} for trying … Continue reading →

Growing Herbs That Heal

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{Source: Pinterest}   Have you ever grown your own vegetable or herb garden? If you haven’t, you are really missing out! I have thoroughly enjoyed starting both my herb (medicinal) and vegetable gardens this year. To watch how our Creator can take a tiny, little seed or seedling that we have planted and create a living, thriving plant is simply breath-taking. And what is even more amazing, God created these plants with different nutrients and healing properties that we can greatly benefit from. I consider it a blessing to be able to watch herbs grow in my very own backyard and the reward of harvesting fresh, homegrown herbs for health and healing is definitely worth the effort. Today, I’m sharing at Thankful Homemaker about a few herbs that you can easily grow, harvest and prepare all in the comfort of your home. Come join us over there! P.S. Also linking up to Workin’ It Mondays, Motivation Mondays, Homestead Barnhop, Simple Living Wednesdays, Frugally Sustainable, Thrifty Thursday, Consider the Lilies, Delightful Homemaking, Healthy 2day Wednesday … {see link-up list}

Medicinal Herbs…Common Forms and Preparations

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Whether you are new to herbs or have been using them for a while, something we can all agree on is the fact that there are so many ways to use and prepare herbal medicine. Upon searching, many find and purchase herbal remedies from health food stores, bulk herbs stores or online. However, they can be pricey and there are no regulations on herbs or herbal medicine. I have found that there are several great ways to prepare your own herbal medicines right at home! With some good research and quality products, you can make many types of healthy, helpful remedies for you and your family and save some money. So, today I wanted to share the different ways you can prepare herbal medicine in your own home. Please understand that not all herbs can be prepared the same and diligent research is vital in preparing safe, homemade remedies. I am not an expert, but a wife who is crazy about natural health for my family…I have done my own research and like to share my findings with others.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, but to encourage others to do their own research. Infusions and Decoctions  Herbal infusions and decoctions are commonly called herbal “tea”. While they generally don’t contain actual tea leaves, they are prepared in a similar fashion. They both are medicinal strength and may be drunk either hot or cold. To determine whether you would use an … Continue reading →