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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
-Thomas Edison
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DEFINITIONS AND DISTINCTIONS
Whenever using herbs, always try for the freshest, and if in question at all about any concoction or mixture call a licensed herbalist or Naturologist.
Decoction: A tea made of the roots and bark.
Use 1 Tablespoon of the cut herb or 1 teaspoon of the powdered herb. Gently boil in one cup of water for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
Extract: Extracts are liquid solvents into which the principal ingredients of herb powders are soluble.
The Herb powder is put through a special cold extraction process, which calls for cold percolation of the herb with suitable solvents for each herb. Alcohol, water, grape brandy, and apple cider vinegar are the solvents used either singly or in combination.
This percolation with the solvents eventually exhausts the herb of its nutrient factors, active organic properties, organic trace minerals, and enzymes.
Extracts are the result of the process. Because extracts are in a liquid form they are assimilated or absorbed into the body much faster. Extracts are used for those who have difficulty swallowing capsules, and also for small children.
FOMENTATION: A cloth wrong out of hot infusion or decoction and applied to the affected area. This is usually not as effective as a poultice.
INFUSION: A tea made of the leaves and blossoms. Use 1 teaspoon of the powdered herb. Bring 1 cup of water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add the herb. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
OIL OF HERBS: An extraction of the herb in an oil base. Place the powdered herb in the top of a double boiler. Cover with olive oil. Cook on low heat for 3 to 3 and 1/2 hours. Extract the oil from the mixture. Bottle in dark glass bottles.
POULTICE: A moist, hot herb pack applied locally. If using the fresh herb, crush and brise it. The powdered herb may be used also. Mix with mineral water (or other liquid to form a thick paste. Spread on a clean cloth and cover the affected area. Leave on for several hours. Always use a fresh poultice. Never re-heat to use over.
TINCTURE: An extraction of herbs in vinegar or alcohol. Apple Cider Vinegar is all right for most herbal tinctures. If the herb is oily or sticky,. Everclear Brand 190 Proof alcohol can be used successfully.
A COMMON TINCTURE
ANTISPASMODIC: Place herbs in 1 quart of Brandy.
- 1 oz. Lobelia
- 1 oz. Skullcap
- 1 oz. Skunk Cabbage
- 1 oz. Myrrh
- 1/2 oz. Cayenne
- B & B 1oz. Black Cohosh
- 1 oz Blue Cohosh
- 1 oz. Blue Vervain
- 1 oz. Lobelia
- 1 oz. Skullcap
Use this tincture for earache, epilepsy, hiccoughs, and muscle spasms.
I got this one particular recipe due to the fact that I have epilepsy, and no one knows it. I have not however had a seizure for many years, but keep this on hand whenever I am feeling as if the wave is about to hit, next month I will add another antidote for you. If you have a preference of something you would like address let me know and I will look it up and perhaps put in my next Herb page.
Herbally Yours!
Vicki
Vicki Monroe is a graduate of the American Institute of Holistic Theology, Doctor of Naturology (DN), May 2001.
This website provides information only. Information displayed on this website does not constitute the establishment of a treatment relationship.
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