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Herb guides
How to prepare and use dried herbs, from your first cup of loose-leaf tea to long-simmered roots.
Preparation guide
Infusion vs decoction
The difference between an infusion and a decoction, which parts of a plant suit each, and how long to steep or simmer dried herbs.
Preparation guide
How to make herbal tea from dried herbs
A simple guide to making herbal tea with loose dried herbs — how much to use, how long to brew, what you need and how to store your herbs.
Herb guide
How to prepare ashwagandha root
What ashwagandha is, where it comes from in Ayurvedic tradition, and how to prepare the root as a tea or with warm milk. Plus who it is not suitable for.
Herb guide
How to use sea moss gel, powder and capsules
What sea moss is, gold vs purple, and how to use sea moss gel, powder and capsules day to day — plus storage, iodine and who should check first.
Herb guide
Soursop leaf: what it is and how to make soursop tea
Soursop leaf (Annona muricata) in traditional use, how to make soursop leaf tea, how often to drink it, and the safety points to know first.
Herb guide· Draft
Mullein leaf: what it is and how to make mullein tea
What mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is, how to make mullein leaf tea, why it must be strained through a fine filter, and who should check before using it.
Herb guide· Draft
Burdock root: what it is and how to make burdock tea
What burdock root (Arctium lappa) is, what is in it, how to make burdock root tea — steeped or simmered — and who should check before using it.
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Sarsaparilla: what it is and how to prepare the root
What sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) is, its place in Caribbean and Central American tradition, how to simmer the root, and who should check before using it.