How to Make Nourishing Herbal Infusions

Nourishing herbal infusions are a wonderul addition to your daily diet.

Nourishing herbal infusions are an excellent way to ingest the best of the vitamins and minerals that nature has to offer. An infusion is the nutrient-rich drink that is left behind after steeping dried herbs for 4 to 8 hours in boiling water. There are many different herbs to choose from when making your infusions, and each will provide its own unique finished product.

Things You'll Need

• Quart jar with lid Nettle Comfrey Oatstraw Red clover

Instructions

1. Put about 1 cup of the dried herb of your choice into a clean quart jar. There are a variety of herbs to choice from, but use only one herb at a time in your infusion. You may choose from stinging nettle, comfrey, oatstraw, red clover and a variety of other herbs. You may add a little mint to the dried herb if you're using a bitter such as comfrey or red clover to counter the astringency of the finished infusion. Choose stinging nettle to increase energy and nourish the adrenals. Comfrey is known as "knit bone" and can aid in strengthening the skeletal system. You may want to use oatstraw if you are experiencing stress because it is good for your mood. If you want something that is said to have cancer fighting properties and to increase your memory then try red clover.

2. Fill the jar up to the bottom of the threads with boiling water. Screw the lid tightly onto the jar.

3. Allow the herb/water mixture to steep for 4 to 8 hours.

4. Strain the water from the herb into another clean jar. Squeeze all of the liquid from the herb.

5. Drink this nourishing herbal infusion throughout the day. You may sweeten the drink with a little honey, but you may also find that a pinch of salt is more desirable than honey. Keep refrigerated, and if there is any infusion left after 36 hours, use it to water your house plants and make more fresh herbal infusion.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't allow the herbal infusion to sit at room temperature for any amount of time. It will quickly spoil and can cause illness. If you experience any discomfort or signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use and seek medical attention.

Resources

• Herbal Infusions