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This article expalins how herbs can be used as creams, capsules and tinctures. There are ways for which how the herbs can be made into capsules, tinctures and creams as well.
Herbs are plants that can be used for medicinal purposes. Way before the time of capsules and syrups, the herbs where the medicines used. Up to now, we still mix herbs in some of the chemically induced medicines we drink. There is no question of how herbs can be very helpful. However different herbs means you need to know how to use each of them differently. There are various ways to use herbs. Learning how to use them properly also prevents you from having allergic reactions. Here are some ways to use the herbs in proper ways. Capsules:
The best way to take herbs that have bad taste is through capsules. Herbs made into capsules are also the best way for capsules that need a long time to be ingested. If a person does have time to create teas, capsules are also better. There are herbs that are powdered that can be purchased easily to be made into capsules. You can them store them at capsules sizes of “0” or bigger size of “00”. You can also blend other powdered herbs together. Then fill the capsule up by separating the two halves. Put the capsules back together and take according to dosage requirement. Tinctures:
If you are a very busy person and still interested in using herbs, tinctures is the best way to make use of herbs. Tinctures are made with the potent herbs. The herbs used here are the ones not used for herbal teas. Combine the 1 to 4 ounces of powdered herb with a pint of alcohol. Vodka is the alcohol often used to combine it with. The amount of liquid or alcohol should be more than the amount the herbs can absorb. There might be a possibility that you have to add more a as the days go further. Shake it daily, let it stay in a warm place but should be away from light. Then pour the liquid through layers of cheesecloth. The remaining herbs should be squeezed thoroughly to remove all the liquids as much as possible. Store the tincture in a jar or a dark glass bottle. The tinctures are used via droppers or be taken as drops only. Don’t be wary of the affects he alcohol might have. If you are very much worried about the alcohol, add the recommended tinctures into a hot water. Wait for a few moments for the alcohol to evaporate before drinking. Creams:
Herbs made into creams can be used to treat skin ailments. A messy way is to melt the herbs with petroleum jelly. A better way is to boil a cup of herbs that is going to be used in 3 to 4 cups. For leafy herbs boil it for 15 minutes and 30 minutes for root herbs to extract the oils. Depending on the cream you are making, you can either strain them out or leave them in. Then add 5 ounces of olive and sesame oil to the remaining water and let it continue to simmer until all the water has evaporated. Then melt two ounces of beeswax to be mixed into the mixture. As a preservative add Vitamin E. Let it cool down on containers.
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