Archive for June 8th, 2008

08 Jun

Cold extract

Some medicinal herbs may not be boiled since they loose their curative properties because of the heat.
We can still make a tea from these herbs, called cold extract or macerate. The recommended quantity of herb must be left in cold water to macerate for 8 – 12 hours, and then warm only the resulting […]

08 Jun

Tea preparation

Boiling or infusion
Chop the fresh herbs and place them in a glass or nonmetallic recipient.
Boil the water separately, remove from the fire and pour over the herbs. When you use fresh herbs do not leave them for more then a minute. Leave the dry herbs for 2 – 3 minutes. The roots should […]

08 Jun

The harvesting, storage and correct preparation of medicinal herbs

If we follow the premises of the herb harvesting the time is essential. The best effects come from fresh herbs, which can be obtained from spring until fall. Do not store excessive amounts over the evening. For this purposes harvest them while the active substance content […]

08 Jun

When do stretch marks appear?
Stretch marks appears in case of: pregnancy, especially between the 4th and 6th month, as a consequence of the progressive and continuous stretch of the abdomen and breasts skin, sudden elongation of an area in the case of teens during the growing period, sports and especially bodybuilding, followed by rapid muscular […]

08 Jun

Stretch marks

The stretch marks are linear visible scars, which even though do not raise special medical issues, bring an important aesthetic prejudice. They are represented by areas where the skin looks thorn. It is estimated the stretch marks appear on 90% of the pregnant women, 70% of the adolescents and 40% of the athletes. In […]