covenofkeys
November 10th, 2006, 07:05 AM
Lesson5-how to make….
DECOCTIONS
INFUSIONS
OINTMENTS/SALVES
POULTICES
TINCTURES
WASHES
DECOCTIONS-just like an infusion, except you are using pieces of root or bark, instead of the Herb.
Boil for 30 mins, with the lid on, up to 1 hour. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Store in a dark glass bottle.
INFUSIONS-this process draws the properties you want, out of the Herb for Healing. An infusion is rather like a strong tea.
1 pint of water to ˝ oz of the Herb, steep for 30 mins, minimum time. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Store in a sealed jar or bottle,
OINTMENTS.SALVES-heat petroleum jelly of vegetable fat until warm and add ground herbs to it. Strain and allow to cool. Store in jars. Keeps for 1 up to year.
POULTICES-pour boiling water over the Herbs, just enough to cover them. Remove with a strainer and place between two pieces of fine cotton{muslin is also good} –apply externally to the affected areas. Throw away after use. Wash out the cotton or muslin using no soap-just boiling water. Place in a saucepan with more boiling water and boil the cloth for 5-10 mins, to sterilize it. Using a pair of tweezers, remove the cloth and place in a sealable sandwich bag, until next use.
TINCTURES-these are used for long term storage of Medicines.
1-4 oz of the Herb you require,
8 oz Vodka/Brandy/Whiskey,
4 oz of Mineral water,
1 dark Medicine bottle, airtight and leak proof.
Add all the ingredients together, place in a dark bottle, and store in a dark room for two weeks. Shake the contents every day for 30 secs, to blend the ingredients. Release the build up of gasses every day, after shaking.
At the end of the two weeks, strain the contents and replace the liquid back into the dark bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 year.
WASHES-made exactly like an infusion, except this is applied externally to the skin.
NOTE WELL- ALL THESE SHOULD BE DATED AND THE CONTENTS OF EACH CLEARLY WRITTEN AND THE BOTTLES LABELLED. AN EXPIRY DATE SHOULD ALSO BE WRITTEN DOWN, ON THE LABELS.
see you all on Monday. :wave: xx-lesson 6=directory of plant names:hahugh:
DECOCTIONS
INFUSIONS
OINTMENTS/SALVES
POULTICES
TINCTURES
WASHES
DECOCTIONS-just like an infusion, except you are using pieces of root or bark, instead of the Herb.
Boil for 30 mins, with the lid on, up to 1 hour. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Store in a dark glass bottle.
INFUSIONS-this process draws the properties you want, out of the Herb for Healing. An infusion is rather like a strong tea.
1 pint of water to ˝ oz of the Herb, steep for 30 mins, minimum time. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Store in a sealed jar or bottle,
OINTMENTS.SALVES-heat petroleum jelly of vegetable fat until warm and add ground herbs to it. Strain and allow to cool. Store in jars. Keeps for 1 up to year.
POULTICES-pour boiling water over the Herbs, just enough to cover them. Remove with a strainer and place between two pieces of fine cotton{muslin is also good} –apply externally to the affected areas. Throw away after use. Wash out the cotton or muslin using no soap-just boiling water. Place in a saucepan with more boiling water and boil the cloth for 5-10 mins, to sterilize it. Using a pair of tweezers, remove the cloth and place in a sealable sandwich bag, until next use.
TINCTURES-these are used for long term storage of Medicines.
1-4 oz of the Herb you require,
8 oz Vodka/Brandy/Whiskey,
4 oz of Mineral water,
1 dark Medicine bottle, airtight and leak proof.
Add all the ingredients together, place in a dark bottle, and store in a dark room for two weeks. Shake the contents every day for 30 secs, to blend the ingredients. Release the build up of gasses every day, after shaking.
At the end of the two weeks, strain the contents and replace the liquid back into the dark bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 year.
WASHES-made exactly like an infusion, except this is applied externally to the skin.
NOTE WELL- ALL THESE SHOULD BE DATED AND THE CONTENTS OF EACH CLEARLY WRITTEN AND THE BOTTLES LABELLED. AN EXPIRY DATE SHOULD ALSO BE WRITTEN DOWN, ON THE LABELS.
see you all on Monday. :wave: xx-lesson 6=directory of plant names:hahugh: