How to Make Herbal Infusions for Health

Introduction

Herbal infusions are basically strong teas that are steeped over a long period of time. When the right herbs are chosen, they can really enhance your health and increase energy and stamina.

The herbs used are typically considered food, not medicine. Try them one at a time and observe how your body reacts.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Choose one of these dried herbs: stinging nettle leaves, oatstraw leaves and lemon balm leaves
• Boiling water
• Quart mason jar

Steps

1

Step One

Choose one of the herbs from the list above.

2

Step Two

Place 1 cup of the herb in a quart mason jar. Make sure the jar and the lid are clean.

3

Step Three

Pour boiling water over the herb. Fill to the top.

4

Step Four

Cover the jar tightly and set on the counter. Let it steep for four to eight hours.

5

Step Five

Strain the infusion out of the mason jar. At this point you can either pour it over ice or reheat it and sweeten it. You can store the herb in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours.

6

Step Six

After drinking, observe how your body reacts. If you don't like the taste or it doesn't seem to agree with you, don't drink the rest of it and try a different herb.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you use only the herbs that are listed. Some herbs are not suited to be used this way.