
Herbs
- Allergies and Their Cause
- Anti-Plague Formula
- ANTI-PLAGUE TINCTURE
- anxiety and stress
- Arthritis
- Asthma and Respiratory
- Benefits of Black Walnut
- Benefits of Laxative
- Blood Cleansing
- Calcium Deficiency
- Calcium Deficiency
- CHICKEN(less) or GRE
- Cold and Flu Prevention
- Cold and Flu Season
- Cold or Flu
- Colds and Fevers
- Common Poultices
- Composition Powder
- Decoctions
- Enhance Your Libido
- Female Libido
- Female Libido
- Grandma
- Herbal Allergy Relief
- Herbal Colon Cleanse Pack
- Herbal Colon Cleansing
- Herbal Laxative
- HERBAL TINCTURES
- High Blood Pressure and H
- Immune Booster
- Improve Memory
- Infusions of Teas
- Laxatives
- Lower Cholesterol Natural
- Male Libido
- Meal Replacement Shake
- Natural Antibiotic
- Natural Antibiotic
- Natural Laxative
- Natural PMS Support
- Natural PMS Support
- Natural Sleep Aid
- New Years Weightloss
- Parasite Problems
- Poultice
- What is a Parasite
- What is an Immune System
- What is the Plus in Coral
- Why use Grandma'
Decoctions
When a plant is not soluble in standing cold or boiling hot water, it will often yield its soluble ingredients by simmering in almost boiling water for 30 minutes or more. This is a decoction and is usually used for roots, bark, twigs and berries which require a stronger treatment to extract their medicinal qualities. Fresh herbs should be sliced and dried herbs should either be powdered or well bruised. Simmer in glass, ceramic, earthenware or stainless steel. Do not use aluminum or teflon, also do not use cast iron with astringent herbs. After simmering the herbs in nearly boiling water, you may add leaves and flowers after the heat has been turned off. Strain, then cover and store in a cool place for up to 48 hours.
