NOTE attached photos below for identification uses. As a general rule plants will be
most potent when in flower. Note that different parts of a plant may have different uses.
Infusions are usually made from leaves or flowers and decoctions from the roots. The
methods are described below. Divided the amounts made into three doses to take in one
day. Always prepare infusions, decoctions and poultices freshly, just before using. Never
keep for more than 12 hours.
Plants vary in potency depending on the season when picked. Do not think you will do
more good by taking or administering larger doses- you won’t, and you may do harm.
Don’t expect miracles overnight. Give the treatment a fair chance to work.
handful of herb to a pint of water. Pour boiling water over it. Stir. Leave to cool. There
is no need to strain- the herb will sink to the bottom.
If you cannot boil water use half the amount of cold water and stand the vessel in the
sun . If there is no sun or no water try sucking of chewing the leaves, extracting as much
of the juices as possible, then spit out the pulp.
to 1 1/2 pint) for at least half an hour. Bring to boil, simmer until liquid reduces by 1/3.
to affected part and cover with a large leaf, bind in position. Poultices can be applied to
stiff joints, sprains, and pus-filled sores.
sticks. Squeeze juice only into a wound and spread pulp around infected area. Keep in
place with a large leaf and bind.
they will set hard when they have been boiled and reduced. Allow to cool slightly and
pack around an injured limb or joint. Good for holding poultices.
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