Herbal Preparations Teas (Infusions) An infusion is made from the flowers and/or leaves of fresh or dried herbs. Herbs may be whole, cut, or powdered. Directions: Bring to a boil 1 or more cups of water and add 1 tbsp fresh herb or 1 tsp dried herb to each cup of water. Remove from heat…
Herbal Sources of Minerals Iron: Yellow Dock, Nettles, Mullein, Pennyroyal, Chickweed, Burdock, Comfrey, Red Clover, Dandelion, Watercress, Alfalfa, Cayenne, Echinacea, Horsetail, Ginger, Garlic, Rose Hips, Yarrow, Sage, Peppermint, Slippery Elm, Oak Bark, Black Cohosh Calcium: Horsetail, Nettles, Watercress, Shepherd’s Purse, Dandelion, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Red Raspberry leaf, Plantain, Chickweed, Comfrey, Garlic, Rose Hips, Slippery Elm,…
The topic for this month will be on using a couple medicinal plants found in Belize and other tropical areas of the Americas. While using my machete to remove some coconuts from a tree, I accidentally stabbed my left thumb with the machete. Nothing serious, but I still bled a lot before I got back…