How to prepare effective infusions with medicinal plants

🌿 How to prepare effective infusions with medicinal plant blends

Summary: Infusions are one of the most traditional ways to take advantage of the properties of plants. Here's how to prepare them correctly.

Why is good preparation important?

Preparing an infusion correctly is key to extracting the active ingredients without degrading them. Overboiling or using too little can render it ineffective.

Step by step for a perfect infusion

• Quantity: 1 level tablespoon of dry mix (approx. 2 g) per 200 ml of water.
• Water: Preferably mineral or filtered, boiled just beforehand.
• Time: 7-10 minutes covered to avoid loss of volatile compounds.
• Repetition: As directed, 2-3 times a day.

Practical advice

• Use a porcelain or stainless steel (not aluminum) cup or teapot.
• Do not reheat: prepare only what you are going to consume.
• If you bottle it, keep it refrigerated for a maximum of 12 hours.

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