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Basil Pesto Recipe
Category: Real Food
Basil pesto is the perfect way to preserve fresh basil from your garden to use all year round. Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays and then put in a freezer bag so you can use a few tablespoons at a time. Ways to Use Basil Pesto The traditional way to eat it is on pasta but since we are low to no grain in our house I have been using it in many other ways. Here are some ideas: Thank you for reading, Don’t forget to subscribe to stay in the loop. If you are looking for…
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How to Make an Herbal Decoction
Category: Herbalism
Would you like to learn how to make an herbal decoction? Decoctions are long simmered teas that are ideal for extracting the properties of hard roots, dried berries, barks, and seeds. They are much stronger in flavor than tea or an herbal infusions and also more concentrated. If you have made an herbal syrup, like elderberry syrup, you have already made a decoction. You will need some dried herbs, water, a pot, and a strainer. What types of herbs would you use to make a decoction? How to Make Step by Step Tips & Tricks Thank you for reading, …
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How to Use Echinacea
Category: HerbalismEchinacea is flowering perennial native to central North America and one of the most important medicinal herbs for immune system. It is currently at risk in the wild so only organic cultivated sources should be used even if you find it in the wild. Key Actions Medicinal Uses: Echinacea flowers and root are used in herbal preparations. It can be made into a tincture, decoction, or taken in powdered form in a capsule. It’s known to stimulate the immune system to counter both bacterial and viral infections and is best taken at the first sign of a cold. Make an echinacea…
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