Herbal powders are simple to make. If you have the time, you can use a mortar and pestle, but an electric or hand cranked coffee grinder only takes a minute or two. Just use a separate herb grinder from the one you use to grind coffee so your herbs don’t taste like coffee. Powdered herbs …
The first step in making your calendula tincture is to gather your materials. You’ll need dried calendula, vodka or gin for an alcohol tincture or apple cider vinegar or glycerin mixed in in equal proportions with distilled water for a non-alcohol version.
The perfect herbal cream consists of equal parts water and oils. I start by measuring my oils out first, as you will use roughly 1/2 cup liquid oils to 1/3 cup solid oils. From this point, you will measure your waters in a separate measuring cup so the waters equal the oils. Sounds a bit …
Herbal Salves and Ointments Salves and ointments are basically the same product, just known by the different names. Herbal infused oils are used to make salves and carry the healing qualities. Beeswax is used to transform the infused oil into the firm consistency required to create a protective, soothing salve. Making the Infused Oil Infused …
Herbal Infused Oils Infused oils can be used on their own as massage oils or as a base for numerous body care preparations. Infused oils are also wonderful for culinary purposes. Infused oils are made using olive or grapeseed oil for their healing qualities. Almond or jojoba oil are quickly absorbed by the skin without …
Herbal Liniments Liniments are for external use only and are made in the same manner as tinctures. Witch hazel and rubbing alcohol are used as the extracting agents for liniments. Chop or grind herbs and place them in a clean, dry mason or other glass jar. The root tends to swell when the witch hazel …
Herbal Tinctures Tinctures are very potent extracts of herbs. Tinctures are made from leaves, flowers, seeds, stems or roots, of either fresh or dried herbs. I have had great success with dried herbs, so that what I usually use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqqdnrfVCHQ Tinctures can be made using alcohol, apple cider vinegar or vegetable glycerin. If using glycerin, …
Herbal Infusions Infusions are made from the aerial parts of the herb . . the leaves and flowers. Since these are the more fragile parts they must be steeped and not simmered. To make an infusion, boil 1 cup of water or preferably 1 quart of water and pour over the herb in a cup …
Every month we explore one herb. Throughout the month we will learn about the benefits of the herb, it's herbal actions and uses. We will turn our knowledge into herbal recipes and concoctions to gain a fuller understanding of how these herbs actually work.
