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T isanes and Decoctions TISANES

HERBAL INFUSION OF LEAVES AND FLOWERS Herbal tisanes are made by steeping the tender aerial parts of herbaceous plants in boiling water. The water is brought to a full rolling boil, about 212o F, and then poured over the leaves and flowers. The mixture is left to steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on the potency you desire. Use 1 teaspoon of herbal tea to 1 cup of boiling water. TAKING YOUR MEDICINE There are root and bark herbs that contain volatile oils that can be destroyed by the boiling/cooking process and require steeping instead of decocting, Herbal Tisanes and Decoctions are the most refer to your package guidelines for instructions. common methods of using herbs as healing medicine. Water is a powerful solvent. It draws out the chemical constituents of the plants and DECOCTIONS allows us to easily imbibe their healing properties.

Herbal Tisanes and Decoctions need to be taken HERBAL INFUSION OF ROOTS AND BARKS often and regularly in order to enjoy their Herbal decoctions are made by boiling twigs, bark curative benefits. seeds and roots in water. Use 1 teaspoon of root-

bark-twig tea to 1 cup of water. Place the herbs Make a large 3-4 cup batch each morning, and and water in a nonreactive pot (glass and ceramic enjoy sipping on your preparation throughout the are best). Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil and day. then reduce the heat to keep the mixture simmering for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the decoction to steep for an additional 5-10 minutes. There are root and bark herbs that contain volatile oils that can be destroyed by the boiling/cooking process and require steeping LEARN MORE AT instead of decocting, refer to your package WWW.NESSIJI.COM guidelines for instructions.