How to Make a Cold Infusion (Cold Maceration) for Delicate Herbs

Cold water draws out the delicate aromatics and soothing gels that heat destroys. Here is how to make a...

Fresh vs Dried Herbs for Remedies: Which Should You Use?

Fresh and dried herbs behave differently in tea, tinctures and oils. Compare potency, preparation, storage...

How to Dry and Store Herbs for Year-Round Remedies

A practical guide to air-drying, oven-drying and storing herbs so they keep their colour, scent and...

Herbal Remedies for Beginners: 10 Safe UK Garden Herbs to Start With

Ten easy-to-grow herbs for UK gardens, with their traditional uses, simple ways to prepare them, and the...

How to Make a Basic Herbal Infusion (and Which Herbs Suit It)

A beginner's guide to hot herbal infusions: how to choose herbs, measure them, steep them for the right...