1 - From planting to conservation
From planting to conservation, medicinal plants can be grown in your vegetable garden or in a special area on your balcony or in your garden. Gardening is the way to become a gardener! The plantation
2 - The basic equipment
The basic equipment: as you'll see, you don't need to buy much because, as with any recipe, most of the equipment is already in your kitchen and? in your garden. Think about recycling! As you'll see, you don't need to buy much because, as with any recipe, much of the equipment is already in your kitchen and? in your garden. Think about recycling!
3 - The basic ingredients
The Basic Ingredients: A solvent is a liquid substance capable of diluting, dissolving or extracting substances without changing their chemical form or altering themselves. It is what is used to extract the active ingredients of a plant. A solvent is a liquid substance capable of diluting, dissolving or extracting substances without changing their chemical form or altering themselves. It is used to extract the active ingredients of a plant.
4 - Additives and preserving agents
Additives and preservatives: These are essential for making a balm and storing your blends. They will be essential for making a balm and storing your mixtures.
5 - Understanding ratios
Understand ratios: In the Vita Naturalis app, you'll often see the term "ratios". This phrase tells you what quantities of plants and solvents to use in your preparations. In the Vita Naturalis application you'll often see the term "ratios". This phrase tells you how much plant and solvent to use in your preparations. The ratio is shown in this form: A : B - C
Alcoholic tincture (AT)
Alcohol tincture (AT) is an extraction method that consists of macerating plants in alcohol for medicinal purposes. Tinctures can be made from fresh or dried plants. It is important and preferable to use pure alcohol, as the active ingredients are extracted by dehydration. The alcohol exerts pressure on the plant cell, forcing it to explode and extract its constituents. In the case of dried plants, the degree of alcohol to be used depends on the plant: 45° alcohol is sufficient in most cases. Alcohol tincture (AT) is an extraction method that consists of macerating plants in alcohol for medicinal purposes. Tinctures can be made from fresh or dried plants. It is important and preferable to use pure alcohol, as the active ingredients are extracted by dehydration. The alcohol exerts pressure on the plant cell, forcing it to explode and extract its constituents. In the case of dried plants, the degree of alcohol to be used depends on the plant: 45° alcohol is sufficient in most cases.
How to make a decoction?
How do I make a decoction? A decoction is a 'long infusion' because it takes longer to extract the active ingredients from the more robust parts of the plant, such as the roots, berries or bark. A decoction is a 'long infusion' because it takes longer to extract the active ingredients from the more robust parts of the plant, such as the roots, berries or bark.
How to make an infusion?
How do I make an infusion? Better known as 'herbal teas', they can be prepared in just a few minutes and are perfect for quenching your thirst and giving you the plant properties you need. Better known as 'herbal teas', they can be prepared in just a few minutes and are perfect for quenching your thirst and giving you the plant properties you need.
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Protocol for production of poultice
The poultice is very practical because it allows you to apply the active ingredients directly to the area(s) in question. You can store the poultice for several hours. Do not reuse it, throw it away after use. The poultice is very practical because it allows you to apply the active ingredients directly to the area(s) in question. You can store the poultice for several hours. Do not reuse it, throw it away after use.
Protocol for the production of a tablet
The tablets are intended for local treatment of the upper otolaryngological sphere: mouth, sinuses, throat. The main purpose is to heal, soothe inflammation and disinfect. The tablets are intended for local treatment of the upper otolaryngological sphere: mouth, sinuses, throat. The main purpose is to heal, soothe inflammation and disinfect.
Protocol for the production of alcoholic tincture (AT)
Click here to find out how to make an alcoholic tincture of medicinal plants. Step 1: Plant preparation
Protocol for the production of electuary
Electuary is a soft paste rich in active ingredients, mainly honey. It is usually consumed in small quantities directly under the tongue or added to a hot drink. To find out which honey to choose, consult the archive here to find out about its medicinal properties. Honey should be organic and free of pollutants. Electuary is a soft paste rich in active ingredients, mainly honey. It is usually consumed in small quantities directly under the tongue or added to a hot drink. To find out which honey to choose, consult the archive here to find out about its medicinal properties. Honey should be organic and free of pollutants.
Protocol for the production of glycerin tincture (GT)
Glycerin is not the best solvent for extracting active ingredients from plants. However, it is an advantage when taking medicinal plants for children, pregnant women, and people who cannot drink alcohol. Glycerin is not the best solvent for extracting active ingredients from plants. However, it is an advantage when taking medicinal plants for children, pregnant women, and people who cannot drink alcohol.
Protocol for the production of massage oil
Massage oils should be applied directly to the skin. Depending on the active ingredients of each plant, it is the ideal remedy for relaxation combined with the benefits of medicinal properties. Massage oils should be applied directly to the skin. Depending on the active ingredients of each plant, it is the ideal remedy for relaxation combined with the benefits of medicinal properties.
Protocol for the production of medicinal wine
Choose your wine wisely - it must be organic to avoid traces of sulfites, potassium casein, dyes or other pesticides and chemicals! Organic wine contains enzymes, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, tannins and more. Choose your wine wisely - it must be organic to avoid traces of sulfites, potassium casein, dyes or other pesticides and chemicals! Organic wine contains enzymes, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, tannins and more.
Protocol for the production of oil macerations (OM)
Find out how to make an oily macerate of medicinal plants here. It's important to use high quality olive oil: first cold pressed and organic.
Protocol for the production of ointments
An ointment is a galenic form corresponding to the solidification of a vegetable oil with beeswax. There is not necessarily a difference between an ointment, a balm or a salve. The only difference is the presence of beeswax. An ointment is a galenic form corresponding to the solidification of a vegetable oil with beeswax. There is not necessarily a difference between an ointment, a balm or a salve. The only difference is the presence of beeswax.
Protocol for the production of suppositories
There are two kinds of suppositories: vaginal suppositories and rectal suppositories. These are the most interesting ways to absorb the active ingredients. Once the suppository is inserted, it settles and dissolves very quickly. A large portion of the active molecules do not pass through the liver and are therefore not broken down by liver enzymes, so they act directly on the problem. There are two kinds of suppositories:
Protocol for the production of syrup
Learn how to make homemade syrup from medicinal plants. To better preserve your syrups, you can use honey, glycerin or alcohol. In this way, you can use your TG and TA in your syrups, guaranteeing better preservation and medicinal properties.
Protocol for the production of vinegar tinctures (VT)
You can also use vinegar for your macerations. In terms of extraction efficiency, it will be less powerful than alcohol because vinegar doesn't contain much alcohol. However, organic apple cider vinegar (which should be used as a priority) has very interesting medicinal properties and can be used with children. For example, apple cider vinegar is rich in minerals, enzymes, and bacteria that are good for the digestive system. You can also use vinegar for your macerations. In terms of extraction efficiency, it will be less powerful than alcohol because vinegar doesn't contain much alcohol. However, organic apple cider vinegar (which should be used as a priority) has very interesting medicinal properties and can be used with children. For example, apple cider vinegar is rich in minerals, enzymes, and bacteria that are good for the digestive system.