Preparing Herbal Remedies

Macerate
To steep an herb in fat,
such as done with salve and ointments.
Best oils to use are almond and sesame.

Warm one cup of oil over a low flame and place
one-half ounce herbs wrapped in cheesecloth to soak.

Continue until the herbs have lost
their color and oil is rich with their scent.


To get the maximum benefit from herbal remedies,
the herbs must be properly prepared.
To help determine which herbs should
be used for the condition being treating,
see Herbal Home Remedies.

Women of childbearing age should
always make sure the herbs they
are using are safe during pregnancy.
standard herbal preparations.