HERBS FOR YOUR SKIN CARE: HERBAL INFUSION AND HERBAL DECOCTION
Posted: April 21st, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Skin Care | Tags: Skin Care | No Comments »Herbal Infusion
Hot Infusion: use dry or fresh herbs. Pour boiling water over herbs . Leave for 15 minutes then strain or sieve through a coffee filter. The same method is used to make a herbal tea, the strained “tea” is the part that is used. The herbs are discarded or used as a poultice. Cold Infusion: herbs are chopped, placed into a glass container, then covered with a cold liquid such as water, milk or vinegar. Place a lid onto glass jar and let the herbs steep for about 4 hours, then strain or sieve through a coffee filter.
A decoction of herbs, means the boiling up of the herb, and is usually prepared by using roots, stems, bark and berries.
Method: place the herbs into a saucepan, cover with water and bring the herbs to boil, then simmer slowly in a covered pan, usually for 20 minutes, allow to cool. Then strain or sieve through a coffee filter, the resulting liquid is drawn off and the herb is discarded or used as a poultice.
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