Making Medicine
We’ve heard all the “herbie” words.
As we start our remedials, we will explain the “herbie” meanings and get you started toward forming your own Herbal Apothecary. Herbal Medicine can be prepared using different methods. “Whatever you learn should be designed to bring the Herb to body and mind by way of the most efficient, palatable, and potent method.”
[James Green]
Some forms of Herbal Medicine are designed to be taken orally; others are applied topically- that is to say, they are applied directly or indirectly to the skin, ear, eye, vagina, or rectum for absorption. Most delivery systems require a Menstruum- a catalyst- to develop the Herb dosage. Alcohol is one of the Menstruums most widely utilized for Herbal Extractions.
Almost all Herbs will extract potently with Alcohol.
Water is another Menstruum that is utilized for Extraction.
Water and Alcohol, as well as Vinegar, Glycerin,
and Oil are all used as Menstruums.
As we explore these ingredients and their applications together, it is my hope that you will begin to feel the powerful pride that comes from making medicine.
I hope that this website will be one of many that you will follow and enjoy.
I hope that your Herbal Journey never ends.
LL
As we start our remedials, we will explain the “herbie” meanings and get you started toward forming your own Herbal Apothecary. Herbal Medicine can be prepared using different methods. “Whatever you learn should be designed to bring the Herb to body and mind by way of the most efficient, palatable, and potent method.”
[James Green]
Some forms of Herbal Medicine are designed to be taken orally; others are applied topically- that is to say, they are applied directly or indirectly to the skin, ear, eye, vagina, or rectum for absorption. Most delivery systems require a Menstruum- a catalyst- to develop the Herb dosage. Alcohol is one of the Menstruums most widely utilized for Herbal Extractions.
Almost all Herbs will extract potently with Alcohol.
Water is another Menstruum that is utilized for Extraction.
Water and Alcohol, as well as Vinegar, Glycerin,
and Oil are all used as Menstruums.
As we explore these ingredients and their applications together, it is my hope that you will begin to feel the powerful pride that comes from making medicine.
I hope that this website will be one of many that you will follow and enjoy.
I hope that your Herbal Journey never ends.
LL
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