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Herbal Medicine-Making 101
- 1. HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING 101 Created by Brigitte Zettl For Crown Valley Organics
- 2. Herbs in History • Medicinal plants have aided our survival for all of human history • Allopathic medicine has only existed for the last 2 centuries • 80% of the planet still uses herbs as their primary source of medicine
- 3. Medicinals from Crown Valley Organics • Arnica • Astragalus • Holy Basil • Bee Balm • Black Cohosh • Bugleweed • Calendula • Catnip • Chamomile • Comfrey • Echinacea • Fennel • Feverfew • Ginger • Ginseng • Goldenseal • Lavender • Lemon Balm • Lobelia • Marshmallow • Pleurisy • Mugwort • Oregano • Passionflower • Patchouli • Peppermint • Rosemary • Rue • Sage • Thyme • Valerian • Violet • Wormwood • Yarrow
- 4. Forms of Herbal Medicine • Infusions • Decoctions • Syrups • Elixirs • Tinctures • Oils • Salves
- 5. Useful Tools • Mortar & Pestle • Grinder • Jars • Funnels • Cheese Cloth • Press • Bees Wax • Olive Oil • Measuring Devices
- 6. Herbal Teas Infusion • Flowers • Leaves • Mucilaginous Roots • Mucilaginous Seeds Decoction • Roots • Bark • Mushrooms
- 7. Infusion • Boil hot water, pour over the herbs, and cover to steep for 10 minutes
- 8. Decoction • Boil herbs with water and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes
- 9. For the Little Ones: Syrups • Mix your decoction or infusion in a 1:1 ratio with honey • Keep refrigerated Elixirs • Mix your decoction or infusion in a 1:1 ratio with ½ honey and ½ brandy • Keep refrigerated
- 10. Tinctures for Greater Potency & Storage Life • Must be at least 30% alcohol • Percentage varies with the herb you are extracting • Ratio for dosing is G:Ml
- 11. Tinctures • Mix your tincture at the proper ratio • Cover and shake daily for 2 weeks • Strain through cheese cloth with a press
- 12. Some Common Ratios • Goldenseal – dry – 1:5 – 48% • Black Cohosh – dry – 1:3 – 70% • Fennel – dry – 1:4 – 65% • Kava – dry – 1:1 -70% solv. • Valerian – dry – 1:1 – 55% solv. • Chamomile – fresh – 1:1.6 – 65% • Mint – fresh – 1:1.4 – 65%
- 13. For the Skin Oils • Similar to tinctures except less math! • Load up your jar halfway • Pour oil over • Shake every day for two weeks • Strain with cheesecloth and a press Salves • Mix your herbal oil with beeswax. About 1 ounce (30 gm.) per cup is the rule of thumb • Herbs: comfrey, arnica, calen dula, yarrow, licorice
- 15. Recommended Reading • The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook; James Green • Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth; Sharol Tilgner N.D. • Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal