CREATING A HERBAL INFUSION cold & hot infusion instructions
- Cara Wiseroots
- Mar 23
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 16
This blog will cover the basics of creating home herbal infusions, with many uses such as
hot tea infusion
cold infusion
topical infusion
spray infusion
bathing infusion
herbal inhalation
Choose organic herbs where possible, dried ot fresh are equally as good, you may require less dried herbs and slightly more fresh for infusions, here are the basic instructions, have fun!
HOT INFUSION
here are hot infusion instructions, read through, gather equipment and you are ready to start
equipment: be quality pan such as food grade stainless steel, spoon, strainer, filtered or spring water, a towel, your cup with cover and your herbs (dried or fresh)
the general rule of thumb is: Use 1 cup/mug of just boiled water to 2-3 teaspoonfuls or 1 tablespoon of herb (always follow instructions on the herb blend packet)
Add in to the boiled water
Leave to infuse for 5-15 minutes depending on instructions and preference
strain (again your choice)
Drink: usually you can drink 2-3 times a day for desired effects
additions: you may want to sweeten or flavour herbal blends further for instance, with honey or lemon etc .
you can also drink a hot infusion when cold for full medicinal benefits
always keep infusion covered especially when hot to keep the medicinal plant benefits within the infused water
store in fridge
effects: warming, especially good in fall and winter
COLD INFUSION
Some herbs require a cold infusion, especially if the medicinal components of the a plant may be compromised by heat or you prefer a ‘raw infusion’
here are full instructions:
Place 1-2tbspn of chopped herb in cold filtered or spring water
pour into a sterile glass vessel such as a cup, jar or bottle and cover with a lid (if storing ensure your glass is kitchen safe such as borosilicate glass that is lead or cadmium free)
leave for 1 hour
strain
add any extras such as lemon or honey to taste
drink neat or mix in with fresh fruit juice
store in fridge
effects: cooling, especially good in summer
HOW LONG CAN I STORE AN INFUSION?
i recommend all fresh produce is best used and consumed within 24 hours, according to ayurveda principles, for the most richest ‘food pranic benefits’, once an item is prepared once usezeiyhin 24 hours, after this period it may develop ‘negative prana’ and will begin to loose its fragile nutrients and healing properties if left too long.
Regular storage: You can use for up to 3 days or freeze to use in an ice tray
IDEAS FOR USING COLD & JOY INFUSIONS
MEDICINAL TEA
Use your herbal infusion to boost your health, for instance:
stress reduction: ginko, ginseng, ashwagandha
relaxation: chamomile, lavender
blood sugar reduction: liquorice
warming: chai
digestive: ginger
note: herbal teas can have powerful effects! always check with your doctor and for contraindications before you use any herbal tea
TOPICAL HERBAL WASH
Use your herbal infusion to smooth or wash your skin: use rose or lavender water as a soothing wipe or spritz, wipe inflamed skin with calendula infusion, use nettle tea n fusion as antihistamine for the skin
note: always patch test first
you can use on the skin, hair rinse, as a dental mouthwash
STEAM INHALATION
you can use s hot infusion as an effective inhalation, great for skin cleansing and medicinal streaming.
choose the correct herb for your requirements, such as lavender buds for relaxation & balance, rose petals for skin soothing, thyme for colds and flu, ensure the herb is safe for inhalation and you have no allergies. you can also use 1 drop of essential oil such as tea tree, eucalyptus or lavender essential oil
boil water
add herbs and water to a glass or stainless steel bowl, place it in a safe place where it cannot tip over
cover head with a thin towel
inhale the steam for 5minutes
pat skin dry
RITUAL TEA
use your tea as part of a ‘ceremony’ anx create ritual with herbs, gather sacred tea ceremony items and create space where you reflect and meditate as you drink , great to use after yoga, meditation, or before bedtime to wind down with intention
BODY ANOINTING . RITUAL BATH
Make a herbal infusion blend, when cool use this to anoint your body or pour into your bath or Place a sachet of the herbs in running bath water, you can also use in a foot soak
TO ANOINT Anoint your body where you feel drawn to, especially areas such as feet, navel, heart, hands, throat, third eye and crown
AURA SPRAY . SMUDGING SPRAY
Make a hot infusion tea solution, let cool, then put in a glass spray bottle and use to cleanse and purify yourself and your environment, especially good to create purified and protected atmospheres. great herbs to use are lavender and sage
HERBAL OFFERING
Offer this tea, place in a bowl on your Altar, or simple scatter on the earth, beneath your favourite tree as a thank you to Nature
thank you for reading my blog and i hope you enjoy finding inspiration for a better life
Cara Wiseroots CAM & YA SYT yoga teacher
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always visit a doctor / health care practitioner before undertaking diet changes
the information in this blog is classified as for information only and is only my story and point of view, please do your own research as you are liable for your own safety
Always check contraindications before taking any remedy or herbal supplement or contact a professional
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