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 are left to act for 2 hours or even over night.
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.
Tincture
The tinctures are extracts obtained from rye or fruit 38 – 40% brandy or alcohol.
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 liquid, until suited for drinking.
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 be boiled in cold water and then rested for 3 – 4 minutes.