Making your own herbal remedy is an art that can be easily learned at home with some basic knowledge and practice.

BASICS

• Most dried herbs achieve the highest potency in a water base. In this case an infusion or tea is called for.
• When making tinctures in glycerin or alcohol bases it is generally best to use fresh plant matter. However, dried roots and barks can also be used to make tinctures.
• When picking fresh herbs, try to pick them at their peak and after the morning dew has dried.

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