herbal medicine making 101
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HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING 101
Created by Brigitte ZettlFor Crown Valley Organics
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
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
Forms of Herbal Medicine• Infusions• Decoctions• Syrups• Elixirs• Tinctures• Oils• Salves
Useful Tools• Mortar & Pestle• Grinder• Jars• Funnels• Cheese Cloth• Press• Bees Wax• Olive Oil• Measuring Devices
Herbal Teas
Infusion• Flowers• Leaves• Mucilaginous Roots• Mucilaginous Seeds
Decoction• Roots• Bark• Mushrooms
Infusion• Boil hot water,
pour over the herbs, and cover to steep for 10 minutes
Decoction• Boil herbs with
water and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes
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
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
Tinctures• Mix your tincture
at the proper ratio• Cover and shake
daily for 2 weeks• Strain through
cheese cloth with a press
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%
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, calendula, yarrow, licorice
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
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