To use herbal products properly, one should be aware of how to use the different parts of a plant most efficiently.
1 / 2Infusion
Keep the plants that will be used for an infusion in hot water for at least 45 minutes. A glass container should be used for this. The ratio of plant parts to water is 1:10. After it cools to room temperature, run it through a sieve. Storage time is between 1 and 3 days.
Decoction
It is used to extract the active ingredients from roots, bark, and other parts of a plant. To prepare one, take a teaspoon of herbs, add up to 200 ml of water, and boil it on low heat for 10–15 minutes. Once it has cooled down, it has to be filtered. Take ¼ to ½ of a cup 30 minutes before eating. It can be kept for 2 to 3 days.
Tincture
To make a tincture, take one part of the wanted herb and five parts of 40–70% alcohol. Keep the herbs in the alcohol for 7 to 40 days. After that, filter the tincture and put it in a glass container. The storage time is from 3 to 5 years in a dark, cool place. Use the tincture as prescribed, taking between 10 and 40 drops 30 minutes before a meal.
Juice
This product is prepared from the leaves, stem, roots, and fruits of plants using a squeezer. It is advisable to take the juice immediately, as it deteriorates quite rapidly.
Herbal teas
Mix several medicinal plants (3–10), which enhance the overall effect. Notice that the interaction of some plants may prejudice or even negate the overall positive effect of a single plant infusion. It can also have a negative effect. The mixture can be prepared as an infusion or decoction.
