Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 I have read in the messages about making infusions. I have looked in the files and can't find any info. What is this? Is it different than a tincture? Any help is appricated. I feel like such an idiot...but I am determined to learn to be responsible for my own health...with a little help from my friends..lol. Thanks Sharron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Somewhere in the message archives it is explained several times.... A standard infusion is prepared by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb (or 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh herb) to a cup of boiling water. Infuse for 10 minutes before straining. boomerbaby1947 <sharronms wrote: I have read in the messages about making infusions. I have looked in the files and can't find any info. What is this? Is it different than a tincture? Any help is appricated. I feel like such an idiot...but I am determined to learn to be responsible for my own health...with a little help from my friends..lol.ThanksSharronFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 I am so happy that you want to learn more about health! Your enthusiasm and dedication will take you far. An infusion is really just another word for " tea " . You take one tsp or so of the dried herb per cup of boiling water... more if it is the fresh herb you are using (I use two tablespoons or so of the fresh, chopped herb). You then steep it for ten minutes. I steep some herbs for a few hours, like nettle and oatstraw. It seems to get more of the nutrition out. herbal remedies , " boomerbaby1947 " <sharronms@h...> wrote: > I have read in the messages about making infusions. I have looked in > the files and can't find any info. What is this? Is it different than > a tincture? Any help is appricated. I feel like such an idiot...but I > am determined to learn to be responsible for my own health...with a > little help from my friends..lol. > Thanks > Sharron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 --- Thanks all for the info on infusions. And thanks for the vote of confidence. I am learning so much from reading all the posts and hope one day to be able to give something back. You are all so down to earth and make me feel right at home. I visited Richters on Friday, only to find them closed. Was looking so forward to checking out thier store. So I guess I'll just order my herbs online so I am ready for the new moon. I just can't wait to make the female formula (nither can my husband) lol..So thanks again and you'll be seeing more of me now that I feel comfortable posting. Sharron In herbal remedies , " boomerbaby1947 " <sharronms@h...> wrote: > I have read in the messages about making infusions. I have looked in > the files and can't find any info. What is this? Is it different than > a tincture? Any help is appricated. I feel like such an idiot...but I > am determined to learn to be responsible for my own health...with a > little help from my friends..lol. > Thanks > Sharron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases? Carrie Ann "No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." -Oscar Wilde mv*lw! Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Carrie, I'm not Don (he's asleep) but it has to do with gravitational pull and the "pulling" of the herbs into the alcohol or acv... Don will probably have a more techical explanation but this will help till then. Suzi Carrie Watson <carriewatson32 wrote: Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases? Carrie Ann "No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." -Oscar Wilde mv*lw! Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Oh, O.k.! Thanks, Suzi! Carrie Ann " No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist. " -Oscar Wilde _______________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 WELL SAID!! - Don Quai herbal remedies Tuesday, January 06, 2004 2:17 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Infusions? Nobody is an idiot ever. An infusion is nothing more than pouring a specified amount of boiling water over a specified amount of herbal material and letting it steep for 10 - 15 minutes and then straining. Basically, it is a tea. A tincture is placing the herbal material into a jar and adding alcohol or organic apple cider vinegar to cover by two inches and letting it set for two weeks starting from the new moon and pressing on the full moon. Your just lacking a little knowledge is all. This doesn't make you an idiot and you should never feel like one. Don Quai - boomerbaby1947 herbal remedies Tuesday, January 06, 2004 6:11 PM [herbal remedies] Infusions? I have read in the messages about making infusions. I have looked in the files and can't find any info. What is this? Is it different than a tincture? Any help is appricated. I feel like such an idiot...but I am determined to learn to be responsible for my own health...with a little help from my friends..lol.ThanksSharron ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release 1/2/04Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 We start our infusions on the new moon for the reason that the waxing of the moon causes the nutrients and plant juices to rise higher into the plant. During the waning of the moon these constituents move back down towards the roots. This is why all roots should be dug during the waning of the moon and all above ground gathered during the waxing of the moon. Doing this ensures that what you are gathering is at its most potent during that month. Same goes for gathering roots during the fall and spring when sap returns to the roots and the trees and plants go dormant. This is something our ancestors had already figured out. So if you wish the most potent tincture and you collect your own herbs this will give you that. If you don't collect your own herbs well the moon will still help pull out what is in there more so then when it is waning. I do hope I have made this sufficiently muddy and murkey. If you wish further clarification maybe I can rearrange my early morning thoughts into a more coherent whole. Don Quai - Carrie Watson herbal remedies Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:07 AM Re: [herbal remedies] Infusions? Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases? Carrie Ann "No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." -Oscar Wilde mv*lw! ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release 1/2/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 <giggle> you're startin' to sound like me! seriously, tho, that was a pretty helpful explanation. grazi Cheers, --Jeni Laura herbal remedies , " Don Quai " <mysticalherbalist> wrote: > We start our infusions on the new moon for the reason that the waxing of the > moon causes the nutrients and plant juices to rise higher into the plant. > During the waning of the moon these constituents move back down towards the > roots. This is why all roots should be dug during the waning of the moon and > all above ground gathered during the waxing of the moon. Doing this ensures > that what you are gathering is at its most potent during that month. Same > goes for gathering roots during the fall and spring when sap returns to the > roots and the trees and plants go dormant. This is something our ancestors > had already figured out. > > So if you wish the most potent tincture and you collect your own herbs this > will give you that. If you don't collect your own herbs well the moon will > still help pull out what is in there more so then when it is waning. > > I do hope I have made this sufficiently muddy and murkey. If you wish > further clarification maybe I can rearrange my early morning thoughts into a > more coherent whole. > > Don Quai > > - > Carrie Watson > herbal remedies > Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:07 AM > Re: [herbal remedies] Infusions? > > > Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases? > > Carrie Ann > > " No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would > cease to be an artist. " -Oscar Wilde > > mv*lw! > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here! > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release 1/2/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Aslo, it is a great way to keep track of the timing of the tinctures. If you are tincturing for only roughly two weeks, then going by the phases of the moon keeps you on track. JohnSuzanne <suziesgoats wrote: Carrie, I'm not Don (he's asleep) but it has to do with gravitational pull and the "pulling" of the herbs into the alcohol or acv... Don will probably have a more techical explanation but this will help till then. Suzi Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 " A more coherent hole"?? ;-) JohnDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: I do hope I have made this sufficiently muddy and murkey. If you wish further clarification maybe I can rearrange my early morning thoughts into a more coherent whole. Don Quai Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Don's right again Farmers used to even plant by the moon phases. (Moon phases are published in the farmer's almanac even today.) As pesticides and Miracle-Gro were developed, we stopped doing things by the moon and I think it (and the chemicals) are coming back to bite us in the a**. I even plan my hair care around the moon. It sounds strange, but barbers for years have sworn by the observation that hair grows longer if you cut it after the new moon, it grows back thicker if you cut it around the full moon, and it grows back slower if you cut it after the full moon. Astrology, if you're into it, can play a part as well. There are certain signs the moon can be in that are beneficial for highlighting hair, cutting hair for thinness, starting bank accounts, planting root crops, above-ground crops, or harvesting. It's low-tech, but there's lots of empirical data to back it up. Just thought I'd add my thoughts Peace & love, --JL herbal remedies , " Don Quai " <mysticalherbalist> wrote: > We start our infusions on the new moon for the reason that the waxing of the > moon causes the nutrients and plant juices to rise higher into the plant. > During the waning of the moon these constituents move back down towards the > roots. This is why all roots should be dug during the waning of the moon and > all above ground gathered during the waxing of the moon. Doing this ensures > that what you are gathering is at its most potent during that month. Same > goes for gathering roots during the fall and spring when sap returns to the > roots and the trees and plants go dormant. This is something our ancestors > had already figured out. > > So if you wish the most potent tincture and you collect your own herbs this > will give you that. If you don't collect your own herbs well the moon will > still help pull out what is in there more so then when it is waning. > > I do hope I have made this sufficiently muddy and murkey. If you wish > further clarification maybe I can rearrange my early morning thoughts into a > more coherent whole. > > Don Quai > > - > Carrie Watson > herbal remedies > Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:07 AM > Re: [herbal remedies] Infusions? > > > Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases? > > Carrie Ann > > " No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would > cease to be an artist. " -Oscar Wilde > > mv*lw! > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here! > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release 1/2/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Wow, that's cool info Jen! I have an application on my Palm Pilot called "Tide Tool" which not only allows you to find the tide information for anywhere on the planet, but it also tells you sun rise/set and moon phase info for any day/location. I absolutely have loved this app and now have even more uses for it!! :)Kelli supervixen08 [supervixen08] Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:39 AMherbal remedies Subject: [herbal remedies] Re: Infusions?Don's right again Farmers used to even plant by the moon phases. (Moon phases are published in the farmer's almanac even today.) As pesticides and Miracle-Gro were developed, we stopped doing things by the moon and I think it (and the chemicals) are coming back to bite us in the a**. I even plan my hair care around the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Thanks, Kel ) Always happy to help Love, --Jen herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: > Wow, that's cool info Jen! I have an application on my Palm Pilot called " Tide Tool " > which not only allows you to find the tide information for anywhere on the planet, > but it also tells you sun rise/set and moon phase info for any day/location. I > absolutely have loved this app and now have even more uses for it!! > > > > Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Just don't get caught walking down the street brandishing your Farmer's Almanac, the local heat might take you for a terrorist. I kid you not. They have all been warned, by the FBI, that terrorists could use these to plan their next terrorist attack. Go figure. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Wednesday, January 07, 2004 6:38 PM [herbal remedies] Re: Infusions? Don's right again Farmers used to even plant by the moon phases. (Moon phases are published in the farmer's almanac even today.) As pesticides and Miracle-Gro were developed, we stopped doing things by the moon and I think it (and the chemicals) are coming back to bite us in the a**. I even plan my hair care around the moon. It sounds strange, but barbers for years have sworn by the observation that hair grows longer if you cut it after the new moon, it grows back thicker if you cut it around the full moon, and it grows back slower if you cut it after the full moon. Astrology, if you're into it, can play a part as well. There are certain signs the moon can be in that are beneficial for highlighting hair, cutting hair for thinness, starting bank accounts, planting root crops, above-ground crops, or harvesting. It's low-tech, but there's lots of empirical data to back it up. Just thought I'd add my thoughts :)Peace & love,--JLherbal remedies , "Don Quai" <mysticalherbalist> wrote:> We start our infusions on the new moon for the reason that the waxing of the> moon causes the nutrients and plant juices to rise higher into the plant.> During the waning of the moon these constituents move back down towards the> roots. This is why all roots should be dug during the waning of the moon and> all above ground gathered during the waxing of the moon. Doing this ensures> that what you are gathering is at its most potent during that month. Same> goes for gathering roots during the fall and spring when sap returns to the> roots and the trees and plants go dormant. This is something our ancestors> had already figured out.> > So if you wish the most potent tincture and you collect your own herbs this> will give you that. If you don't collect your own herbs well the moon will> still help pull out what is in there more so then when it is waning.> > I do hope I have made this sufficiently muddy and murkey. If you wish> further clarification maybe I can rearrange my early morning thoughts into a> more coherent whole.> > Don Quai> > -> Carrie Watson> herbal remedies > Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:07 AM> Re: [herbal remedies] Infusions?> > > Don, Just a question, Why do you start tinctures with the moon phases?> > Carrie Ann> > "No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would> cease to be an artist." -Oscar Wilde> > mv*lw!> > > > ---> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).> Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release 1/2/04Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Don, Thank you! This is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for! Makes perfect sense! I have always planted and harvested with the moon cycles, even though I didn't know why! LOL! Now I know why I'm doing what I'm doing! I'm so glad you know all this stuff! Carrie Ann " No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist. " -Oscar Wilde _______________ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 We have something like that on our PC at home. It tracks the phases of the moon, and where the sun is shining anywhere on the planet. Travis likes to track the moon for me. JohnKelli Bever <kelli wrote: Wow, that's cool info Jen! I have an application on my Palm Pilot called "Tide Tool" which not only allows you to find the tide information for anywhere on the planet, but it also tells you sun rise/set and moon phase info for any day/location. I absolutely have loved this app and now have even more uses for it!! :)Kelli supervixen08 [supervixen08] Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:39 AMherbal remedies Subject: [herbal remedies] Re: Infusions?Don's right again Farmers used to even plant by the moon phases. (Moon phases are published in the farmer's almanac even today.) As pesticides and Miracle-Gro were developed, we stopped doing things by the moon and I think it (and the chemicals) are coming back to bite us in the a**. I even plan my hair care around the moon. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 John, Ahhh.....Well.......that helps too! Thanks! Carrie Ann " No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist. " -Oscar Wilde _______________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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