Olive Leaf Extract~Elder Berry~Jewell Weed Ext 2 ways

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Hi Donna:

Have been making Olive Leaf Extract for several years now. It is reported to be

Anti-bacterial and Anti-Fungal. We tend to use it like a natural Antibiotic.

Do like using it with Goldenseal.

 

Checked my favorites to see if I could find a big write-up on OLeaf for you, but

it is missing. hmmmm Probably lost when changing info over or something.

 

When I make OLE, I tend to use 1:1 of OL and Vodka. Let simmer for at least

three weeks, stirring when you think of it. After 3 weeks, you can strain off

the Extract or leave the leaf in for a while. Lots of ole timers tend to leave

the leaf in for longer to get more out of the herb.

 

Added note about Elder Berry: Normally, I make an extract of the berries and

flowers separately...the berry extract can then be added to Pure Veg. Glycerin

to make a syrup out of it~as needed.

 

You can also use the Food Grade Veg. Glycerin as your extractant. Soak Berries

in Glycerin for a minimum of 3 weeks. Personally, IMHO Glycerin doesn't get all

the goodness out of the herb for a while, plus it has a shorter shelf life than

an alcohol extract. That is why, I tend to add the ext. to glycerin when

needed. If using dried berries, you might could reconstitute them a bit in

Distilled water [use distilled only] and then add your FG Glycerin. it might

have a shelf life of 6 mo. to a 1 year.

 

When making a cold/flu syrup or tea, don't forget the Elder Flowers, they are

wonderful for Fevers and such too.

The newest syrup I'm making has: Elecampane Ext, Elder Flower Ext, Elder Berry

Ext, Goldenseal Ext, Olive Leaf Ext, and FG Glycerin in it. Normally, equal

amounts of the Extracts, a bit lighter on the Elecampane as it can be

overpowering. Then mix with at least an equal amount of FG Glycerin, and up to

1:4 parts FG Glycerin.

 

Here's to staying healthy thruout this long season. Jeez, it began in Early

Sept. here. Made sure we have some of Butch's Oregano Oil on hand too. Had

given my brother my old bottle when he had hip replacement surgery. Didn't want

him coming down with any staff infection.

 

Hi Gayla: You were asking about Jewell Weed Extract. We have it in an alcohol

base, and in a witch hazel base. Please contact direct, if interested.

 

A most fragrant evening to ya'll,

deb