We Love Infusions…
If you were to ask me what would be the one thing to add to your health program after organic food, fresh clean water & air, and exercise what would that one thing be?
That would be easy, Infusions*.
Infusions are like tea only much more potent. Instead of brewing for minutes you let them sit for hours.
Far more nutrients including the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healing properties of the herbs are extracted with infusions.
Having a cup of infusion daily is like taking a multi-vitamin only far more easily absorbable by our bodies.
What You Will Need:
Quart Mason Jar
3/4 – 1oz. of Herb
Strainer
I am going to start by giving you a basic recipe using Oatstraw & Red Clover. Later I will give you other possibilities, as they are truly infinite.
Have a pot of boiled water ready. Measure out an equal amount of Oatstraw and Red Clover. Place your herbs in the mason jar and fill the jar with the boiled water. Stir with a chopstick as you are pouring and fill the jar to the brim. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 4hrs and up to 10hrs.
Strain out the herb and save the liquid. You can store this jar in the refrigerator for a few days.
You can drink the infusion either hot or cold. You can add honey and/or lemon.
I always have a cup of infusion every evening and sometimes more often.
Great in the summer with lemon and ice as a refreshing drink also. Maybe even some fresh mint for fun.
Oatstraw is a gentle herb that strengthens the nervous system and can help reduce anxiety. It nourishes the heart, liver, and pancreas as well as improves digestion. It contains a high amount of calcium, B vitamins and protein.
Red Clover is rich in protein as well as
minerals and vitamins. It is believed to have cancer preventative properties.
Not to mention I love harvesting Red Clover on my land in the spring.
This is just one of many possible infusion combinations.
In the next newsletter we will talk about Nettles. An amazing plant with super healing properties that makes a wonderful & potent infusion.
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy@gmail.com
* I am so fortunate to have as my colleague and mentor, Gardenia Gardener who studied the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing and has generously passed on many healing tools and gifts to me, infusions being one of them.
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