Archive for June, 2008

08 Jun

Basil:

The basil is a herbal plant, original from India, used as a natural remedy because of its soothing, refreshing and tonic properties. It is also used as spice or for tea. The basil strengthens the nervous system and favors digestion.

08 Jun

Herbal baths

Macerate the herbs in cold water overnight. For a bath you require a bucket of 6 – 8 liters of fresh herbs or 200 grams of dried herbs. The next day warm the product and pour the extract in the bath. The bath should last 20 minutes, and the heart must be above […]

08 Jun

Herb steam compresses

Boil some water in a pot and in a tissue place the herbs, introduce them in water and then cover. After a few minutes take the soaked plants, place them in another tissue and apply on the sore area. Wrap tightly in a wool towel. Avoid the cold sensation. The steam compresses […]

08 Jun

Fresh juice

It is obtained with the aid of an electric juicer which minces the plants while pressing them. The juices should be made fresh daily, but stored in sealed bottles they may be kept for several months in the refrigerator. They can be taken as drops of for external use.

08 Jun

Tincture

The tinctures are extracts obtained from rye or fruit 38 – 40% brandy or alcohol.