• soak soft cloth in a hot infusion or decoction, or 5 - 20 ml. tincture in 500 ml. hot water
• squeeze out excess water
• hold against the affected area

• 30 g. lanolin and 15 oz. beeswax melted in a double boiler
• gently stir in 100g. vegetable or fruit oil
• remove from heat and whisk in 30 ml. herb water
• keep stirring as he mixture cools
• store in wide-couthed jars

Decoctions

• trim aerial parts away from the roots
• wash the roots thoroughly in clean water
• chop into small pieces
• fill a pan with cold water and 1 teaspoon of the root
• bring to a boil and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes
• strain and allow to cool before drinking
• will keep up to 24 hours in the fridge

Infusion (Cold Infusion)

• fill a glass storage jar with herbs
• add sunflower or grapeseed oil to cover
• set sealed jar on sunny windowsill
• shake daily
• after 1 lunar month, strain
• pour into stoppered bottles to store

Infusion (Hot Infusion0

• 250g. dried or 500g. fresh herb and 750ml. sunflower or grapeseed oil.
• heat gently in double-boiler for 3 hours
• strain through cheese cloth into dark glass bottles.

Massage Oil

• 5 drops essential oil
• 20 ml. carrier oil

Ointment

• 500g. petroleum jelly or soft paraffin wax, heat in double boiler
• add 60g. dried ground herbs
• simmer gently 2 hours
• strain and pour into jars while still hot

Plaster

• wrap a paste of herbs in cheese cloth or muslin
• apply to affected area

Poltice

• boil herbs in water
• smooth a little oil on the skin
• apply the herb
• wrap with muslin or gauze strips

Steam

• a few tablespoons of herbs in a bowl
• pour boiling water over the herbs
• drape a towel over your head
• breath in the steam

Syrup

• add sugar or honey to an infusion or decoction (equal amounts)
• heat gently until the sugar or honey has disolved
• store in dark bottles with corked tops

Tea

• place 1 teaspoon herb in a cup
• add 1 cup boiling water
• steep 10 to 15 minutes
• strain and drink

Tincture

• steep fresh or dried herb in 25% mixture of alcohol and water (vodka is ideal)
• use 200g. dried or 600g. fresh to 1 liter alcohol/water mix
• place in sealed jar and store in cool, dark place for 2 weeks
• shake occasionally
• strain liquid and store in dark glass bottles
• will keep up to 18 months