cold infusion?

[Martha StanleyStudent]

I see in the comfrey monograph the suggestion of a “cold infusion.”

Is a cold infusion a regular infusion cooled off or is it an infusion using only cold water? :confused:

Martha

[IdahoHerbalist]

Only cold water. DO NOT apply heat.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Yup. Room temperature water. 12-24 hours does the trick.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Martha StanleyStudentTopic Author]

So that’s the same way to handle plantain?

Dry and or fresh?

Infuse in water at room temp for 12-24 hours?

Questions:

1. If I need it NOW, I’m outta luck. :boggled:

So what should be on my shelf, ready to use? Tincture?

That question is both for comfrey and for plantain.

2. If I do the plantain infusion, I’d store it in the fridge, I assume? It’s good for how long? Up to three days?

Same for comfrey?

3. Can I freeze the infused tea and keep the medicinal properties? Like in an ice cube tray and pop out one cube at a time…..

I understand poultices. The problem that spurred this question is a dog with a spot that won’t really poultice. So I’m thinking spray on.

[IdahoHerbalist]

Plantain can be made into a poultice from either fresh or dried material. If you need it NOW, as in RIGHT NOW, you can make a drink with dried and drink it down IMMEDIATELY. No need to wait if you are ingesting the plant. You can chew and swallow the whole fresh plant with the same results. Tincture is also an option.

I would expect comfrey would respond and be used in a similar fashion. All depends on the tolerance of your taste buds! 😉

Yes, infusions can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or so. Colder the better. They can also be stored as ice cubes but then you have the wait for melting involved.

We have had GREAT success with spraying to treat external areas of the body.

For internal on the dog you can mix the dry powder into its food and should be readily taken.

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[KelleyStudent]

I found this list of Michael Moore’s recommended herbs for cold Infusion. I was surprised by a few of these. Really makes it faster to have it in one place.

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