Comments on: Making An Infusion http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/ The way we spend our hours is the way we spend our lives. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alternative Medicine http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-14709 Alternative Medicine Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:46:31 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-14709 Actually me and my wife have used alternative medicines for already 5 months for all of our problems and I cant see us turning back. Actually me and my wife have used alternative medicines for already 5 months for all of our problems and I cant see us turning back.

]]> By: A Mother’s Journal » Blog Archive » Monarda didyma (bee balm) http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-3618 A Mother’s Journal » Blog Archive » Monarda didyma (bee balm) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:27:48 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-3618 [...] my own personal use, I simply pick leaves from the plants in my own garden and put them in my infusions.  I don’t really grow enough bee balm to dry and store, though I’m thinking [...] [...] my own personal use, I simply pick leaves from the plants in my own garden and put them in my infusions.  I don’t really grow enough bee balm to dry and store, though I’m thinking [...]

]]> By: admin http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-918 admin Mon, 12 May 2008 11:16:52 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-918 Hi, Linda. And I love wandering around your blog looking at all the excellent art work and reading about the cool things you cook up. Maybe we'll get to meet in person one of these days! Sometimes it tastes really herbally, but often flower blossoms (safe ones) will give it a sweeter taste. Mint goes a long way too as far as taste. I love that herbal taste, though, so it doesn't bother me. There are quite a few herbs for which books offer precautions for an expectant mother. There are also many that are good. I would be hesitant to even provide a list here because I'm not ever reading with that specifically in mind. I would suggest a good herbal book or a visit with an herbalist to get started. I love Rosemary Gladstar's books. Lynn Hi, Linda. And I love wandering around your blog looking at all the excellent art work and reading about the cool things you cook up. Maybe we’ll get to meet in person one of these days!

Sometimes it tastes really herbally, but often flower blossoms (safe ones) will give it a sweeter taste. Mint goes a long way too as far as taste. I love that herbal taste, though, so it doesn’t bother me.

There are quite a few herbs for which books offer precautions for an expectant mother. There are also many that are good. I would be hesitant to even provide a list here because I’m not ever reading with that specifically in mind.

I would suggest a good herbal book or a visit with an herbalist to get started. I love Rosemary Gladstar’s books.

Lynn

]]> By: Linda http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-915 Linda Sun, 11 May 2008 23:43:51 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-915 Hi Lynn, I loved your post about your herbal infusion. How does it taste? Is it really herbally tasting? LOL Do you know how that infusion would work w/ a pregnant mom? I know you mentioned how some were good for lactating and those trying not to lactate, what would be a good concoction for a pregnant Mama? I love visiting your site and wandering through your garden. I'd love to see it in person one day. :) Hi Lynn,

I loved your post about your herbal infusion. How does it taste? Is it really herbally tasting? LOL

Do you know how that infusion would work w/ a pregnant mom? I know you mentioned how some were good for lactating and those trying not to lactate, what would be a good concoction for a pregnant Mama?

I love visiting your site and wandering through your garden. I’d love to see it in person one day. :)

]]> By: admin http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-908 admin Sun, 11 May 2008 00:26:56 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-908 Hi, Robin. Thank you for stopping by. I've been so busy this past week with my job training. I've got some blog-catching-up to do! I love new, tender dandelion leaves in salads! Lynn Hi, Robin. Thank you for stopping by. I’ve been so busy this past week with my job training. I’ve got some blog-catching-up to do!

I love new, tender dandelion leaves in salads!

Lynn

]]> By: Robin http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-907 Robin Sat, 10 May 2008 17:14:58 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-907 What lovely photos of you and your garden!! What a wonderful resource....I remember growing up on my Grandmother's farm..she used to make a salad from Dandelion greens...I haven't had it since! Happy Happy Mother's Day! hugs, Robin What lovely photos of you and your garden!! What a wonderful resource….I remember growing up on my Grandmother’s farm..she used to make a salad from Dandelion greens…I haven’t had it since!

Happy Happy Mother’s Day!
hugs,
Robin

]]> By: admin http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-906 admin Sat, 10 May 2008 15:09:58 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-906 Sheri, Only if things conflict with each other in what they do, such as promoting blood flow or stopping blood flow. There are some herbs, such as licorice, that increase blood pressure, so some people would want to take care of that. Of course some herbs, such as bella donna, hellebore, digitalis, should only be used under close medical supervision, so I leave those alone completely. As far as mixing, most herbs work even better in combination with another herb. You can look at the herbal tea bags you can purchase in the store. Many of them offer a combination of herbs in one bag. I do a lot of reading and careful identifying. So far I have had only excellent results from my herbs. Lynn :) Sheri,

Only if things conflict with each other in what they do, such as promoting blood flow or stopping blood flow. There are some herbs, such as licorice, that increase blood pressure, so some people would want to take care of that. Of course some herbs, such as bella donna, hellebore, digitalis, should only be used under close medical supervision, so I leave those alone completely.

As far as mixing, most herbs work even better in combination with another herb. You can look at the herbal tea bags you can purchase in the store. Many of them offer a combination of herbs in one bag.

I do a lot of reading and careful identifying. So far I have had only excellent results from my herbs.

Lynn :)

]]> By: Sheri http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/comment-page-1/#comment-905 Sheri Sat, 10 May 2008 12:21:56 +0000 http://www.amothersjournal.com/2008/05/09/making-an-infusion/#comment-905 Wow! this is so interesting! So do you have to worry about mixing some of the herbs? Wow! this is so interesting! So do you have to worry about mixing some of the herbs?

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